Which of the Following Would Extinguish the § 1245 Recapture

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would extinguish the § 1245 recapture potential?

• A) An exchange of depreciable business equipment for like-kind business equipment with gain realized, but not recognized.
• B) A nontaxable incorporation under § 351.
• C) A nontaxable contribution to a partnership under § 721.
• D) A nontaxable reorganization.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Pure Monopolist

A single seller in a market that produces a unique product or service without close substitutes, controlling the entire supply.

Fair Return

A profit level that allows a business to maintain its operations and justify the risk of investment, often considered in regulatory contexts.

Regulatory Commission

A government body responsible for setting and enforcing rules and regulations in a specific sector to protect public interest.

Economies of Scale

The advantages in cost that companies receive owing to their operational magnitude, with the expense per produced unit generally diminishing as the scale of operations broadens.