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

question 33

Multiple Choice

The building used in Tim's business was condemned by the city of Lafayette.Tim received a condemnation award of $125,000.He paid $1,200 in lawyer's fees and $800 for an appraisal of the property.Tim's adjusted basis in the building was $60,000.Tim reinvests in similar property costing $110,000,and Tim makes the proper election regarding the property.What is the amount of Tim's realized (not recognized) gain on the condemnation?

• A)$0
• B)$50,000
• C)$63,000
• D)$65,000

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Definitions:

Demand

Refers to the quantity of a particular good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a given period of time.

Price-Elastic

Describing a situation where the demand for a product significantly changes in response to changes in its price.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers, normally downward sloping.

Revenue

The income that a business receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers.