Wilma Waters Purchased Land from Carl Carmichael for $32,000 Cash

question 65

Multiple Choice

Wilma Waters purchased land from Carl Carmichael for $32,000 cash, the assumption of an existing mortgage of $43,000, and payment of delinquent back taxes of $8,300. Carl's adjusted basis in the land that he had purchased as an investment was $85,000. Carl also incurred $9,330 in selling costs. What is Carl's recognized gain or loss?

• A) ($19,330)
• B) ($11,030)
• C) ($1,700)
• D) $7,630
• E) $11, 030

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