Pam Owns a Building Used in Her Trade or Business

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Essay

Pam owns a building used in her trade or business that was placed into service in 2001.The building cost $450,000 and depreciation to date amounts to $200,000.Pam sells the building for $380,000.It is the only asset she sells this year,and she has no nonrecaptured Sec.1231 losses.What is the amount of recognized gain and the nature of the gain? How will the gain be taxed?

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