Rosilyn Trades Her Old Business-Use Car with an Adjusted Basis

question 4

Multiple Choice

Rosilyn trades her old business-use car with an adjusted basis of $13,000 and an outstanding loan liability balance of $2,000 for a new business-use car valued at $9,000 plus $3,000 cash from Bob's Auto Sales and Loan Company. Bob assumes Rosilyn's loan balance. How much boot does Rosilyn receive in the transaction?

• A)$- 0 -
• B)$1,000
• C)$2,000
• D)$3,000
• E)$5,000

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Definitions:

Attachment

Under the Personal Property Security Act, the situation in which value has been given pursuant to the contract, giving the creditor a claim against the assets used as security if there is a default by the debtor.

Purchase Money Security Interest

A legal claim or lien on collateral provided by a borrower to secure a loan used to purchase the collateral.

Personal Property Security Act

Legislation governing the use of personal property as security for a loan or obligation, detailing rights concerning collateral.

Security Interest

A legal claim or lien on collateral that has been pledged, usually to secure repayment of a loan.