The Installment Method Applies Where a Payment Will Be Received

question 44

Multiple Choice

The installment method applies where a payment will be received after the tax year of the sale:

• A)By an investor who sold real estate at a gain.
• B)By an investor who sold real estate at a loss.
• C)By an appliance dealer who sold inventory at a gain.
• D)By an investor who sold IBM Corporation common stock at a gain.
• E)None of these.

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