Kevin Exchanges an Office Building Used in His Business for Another

question 89

Essay

Kevin exchanges an office building used in his business for another office building worth $200,000 plus $30,000 cash.The FMV of Kevin's old building is $280,000 (basis $150,000)and it is subject to a mortgage of $50,000.The mortgage is assumed by the other party.
a.What is the amount of gain realized by Kevin?
b.What is the amount of gain recognized by Kevin?
c.What is the basis of the new building to Kevin?

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Definitions:

Credit

A financial term defining the ability to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

Underapplied Overhead

A situation where the applied manufacturing overhead is less than the actual manufacturing overhead costs incurred.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the production of specific goods or products.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as salaries of supervisors, maintenance of equipment, and factory rent.