Proctor Inc

question 6

Multiple Choice

Proctor Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and adopted a calendar year. Here is a schedule of Proctor's net Section 1231 gains and (losses) reported on its tax returns through 2009. In 2010, Proctor recognized a $25,000 gain on the sale of business land. How is this gain characterized on Proctor's tax return?

• A) $25,000 Section 1231 gain
• B) $19,700 ordinary gain and $5,300 Section 1231 gain
• C) $15,900 ordinary gain and $9,100 Section 1231 gain
• D) $25,000 ordinary gain

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Definitions:

Carbon-Carbon Bonds

The covalent bond between two carbon atoms in a molecule, forming the backbone of organic compounds.

π Bond

A type of covalent bond between atoms that results from the sideways overlap of p orbitals, allowing for electron sharing.

Rings

Cyclic molecules in chemistry that consist of a series of connected atoms forming a closed loop.

Hydrogenating

The process of adding hydrogen to a molecule, usually in the presence of a catalyst, to reduce double or triple bonds to single bonds.