Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding §1239

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding §1239?

• A) It only applies to related taxpayers.
• B) It only applies to gains on sales of depreciable property.
• C) It only applies to gains on sales of non-residential real property.
• D) It does not apply to losses.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

An operation for dividing the expense of a solid asset through its functional duration in even yearly sums.

Simple Rate of Return

A calculation that estimates the profitability of an investment, dividing annual incremental net operating income by the initial investment cost.

Cash Operating Costs

Expenses a business incurs through its operations that require cash payments, excluding non-cash expenses like depreciation.

Automating Process

The method of using technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.