The Sale for More Than the Original Cost Basis (Before

question 3

Multiple Choice

The sale for more than the original cost basis (before depreciation) of machinery used in a trade or business and held for more than one year results in which of the following types of gain or loss?

• A)Capital and ordinary.
• B)Ordinary only.
• C)Capital and §1231.
• D)§1245 and §1231.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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