In the Current Year, Ho Corporation Sells Land That Has

question 33

Essay

In the current year, Ho Corporation sells land that has a $6,000 basis and a $10,000 FMV to Henry, an unrelated individual. Henry makes a $2,500 down payment this year and will pay Ho $2,500 per year for the next three years, plus interest on the unpaid balance at a rate acceptable to the IRS. Ho's realized gain is $4,000. Since Ho is not in the business of selling land, it will use the installment method of accounting. How does this transaction affect Ho's E&P in the current year and the three subsequent years?

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Definitions:

Perpetual System

A method of inventory accounting in which the inventory levels are updated in real-time with each sale or purchase.

Adjusting Entry

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update the accounts for accruals or deferrals that were not previously recorded.

Gross Profit

The financial measure calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from revenue, representing the profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products.

Net Sales

The amount of sales revenue left after deducting sales returns, allowances, and discounts from gross sales.