Pierce Exchanges an Asset (Adjusted Basis of $14,000; Fair Market

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Pierce exchanges an asset (adjusted basis of $14,000; fair market value of $18,000) for another asset (fair market value of $15,000).In addition, he receives cash of $3,000.If the exchange qualifies as a like-kind exchange, his recognized gain is $3,000 and his adjusted basis for the property received is $17,000 ($14,000 + $3,000 recognized gain).

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