Classify the Gain or Loss on Each of George's Assets

question 61

Multiple Choice

Classify the gain or loss on each of George's assets listed below using the following codes. Note: a code may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-George sells land purchased in 1989 that he used to park construction equipment at a gain of $16,500.

• A)Long-term capital
• B)Short-term capital
• C)Collectible gain
• D)Section 1231
• E)Section 1245
• F)Section 1250
• G)Ordinary income/loss
• H)Nontaxable/nondeductible

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Definitions:

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) on which increases to an account are recorded, based on the type of account.

Normal Balances

Refers to the side of an account (debit or credit) where increases in the account are recorded.

Accounts

Financial records that track the transactions and balances for specific items such as assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses.

Debit

An accounting entry that results in either an increase in assets or a decrease in liabilities or equity on a company's balance sheet.