Mitch, an NRA, Sells a Building in Omaha for $1

question 36

Multiple Choice

Mitch, an NRA, sells a building in Omaha for $1 million. His basis in the building is zero for both regular tax and AMT purposes. Mitch has no other contact with the United States other than the ownership of the building. How much Federal income tax is due from Mitch on the sale?

• A) $0, because Mitch is an NRA.
• B) The amount realized times the top individual tax rate.
• C) The net gain times the top capital gains tax rate.
• D) The net gain taxed at the lesser of the applicable regular or AMT rates.

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Definitions:

Intertemporal Price Discrimination

involves charging different prices at different times for the same product, aiming to maximize profits by taking advantage of differences in demand elasticity over time.

Peak-Load Pricing

A pricing strategy that adjusts prices in response to varying levels of demand, typically higher during peak usage times.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income that is generated by selling one more unit of a good or service.

Peak-Load Pricing

A pricing strategy that applies higher charges for goods or services during times of peak demand to manage usage and maximize profit.