The Building Used in Manuel's Business Was Condemned by the City

question 90

Multiple Choice

The building used in Manuel's business was condemned by the city of Mobile.Manuel received a condemnation award of $220,000.He paid $800 in lawyer's fees and $600 for an appraisal of the property.Manuel's adjusted basis in the building was $120,000.Manuel reinvests in similar property costing $200,000,and Manuel makes the proper election regarding the property.Manuel's basis in the new building is

• A)$102,400.
• B)$121,400.
• C)$120,000.
• D)$200,000.

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Definitions:

Credit Balances

Balances in financial accounts that signify amounts owed to others, which are common in liability accounts, equity accounts, and revenue accounts.

Capital Balances

The amount of money that owners have invested in a company minus any withdrawals they have made from the company.

Income Ratios

Financial metrics that compare various components of income to detect insights and trends within a company’s financial performance.

Equal Capital Interests

A situation where all partners or owners have the same stake in the capital of a business.