Patricia Exchanges Office Equipment with an Adjusted Basis of $20,000

question 23

Essay

Patricia exchanges office equipment with an adjusted basis of $20,000 for $5,000 cash and office equipment with a fair market value of $12,000.
a.What is the gain or loss realized?
b.What is the gain or loss recognized?
c.What is the adjusted basis of the new office equipment?

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