The Value of a Property Can Be Thought of as Having

question 28

Multiple Choice

The value of a property can be thought of as having two components, a land component and a building component. Since the land component of the original cost basis is not depreciable, it is important to understand how much of the property's value is typically attributed to the land for tax purposes. As a general rule, the value of land constitutes what percentage (expressed as a range) of the total value of a commercial property?

• A) 0% to 10%
• B) 10% to 30%
• C) 30% to 50%
• D) 50% to 70%

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Definitions:

Accounting Period

A specific time range for which financial statements are prepared, often quarterly or annually, to present the financial status and performance of a company.

Note Payable

A written agreement where one party promises to pay another party a certain amount of money, often including interest, at a future date or on demand.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, reflected in its income statement.

Estimated Liability

A projected financial obligation a company expects to incur due to past transactions or events, but whose amount or timing is not yet certain.