Clarise Bought a Building Three Years Ago for $180,000 to Use

question 71

Multiple Choice

Clarise bought a building three years ago for $180,000 to use in her business.The straight-line method of depreciation was used and $15,000 of depreciation deductions were allowed.During the current year,Clarise sells the building to her wholly owned corporation for $235,000.The tax results to Clarise are

• A)$70,000 ordinary income.
• B)$70,000 of Sec.1231 gain.
• C)$55,000 ordinary income and $15,000 Sec.1231 gain.
• D)$15,000 of ordinary income and $55,000 Sec.1231 gain.

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Definitions:

UPA

Uniform Partnership Act, a set of standard laws regulating the operation of partnerships in the United States.

Termination of a Firm

The process of legally dissolving a business entity and ceasing its operations completely.

Partnership Creditors

Individuals or institutions to which a partnership owes money or other forms of legal obligations.

UPA

The Uniform Partnership Act (UPA) is a set of laws adopted by many states in the U.S. to govern the operation of partnerships and the relationship between partners.