Which of the Following Transactions Results Solely in §1245 Gain

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions results solely in §1245 gain?

• A) Sale of machinery held for less than one year.
• B) Sale of machinery held for more than one year and where the gain realized exceeds the accumulated depreciation.
• C) Sale of machinery held for more than one year and where the accumulated depreciation exceeds the gain realized.
• D) Sale of land held for more than one year and where the amount realized exceeds the adjusted basis.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Rationing Function

The ability of market prices to allocate scarce goods and services among competing demands.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, free entry and exit, and products that are similar, leading to price-taking behavior.

Equalize Quantity

Bringing the amount of supply in line with the amount of demand.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in market balance.