Latisha Owns a Warehouse with an Adjusted Basis of $200,000

question 137

Multiple Choice

Latisha owns a warehouse with an adjusted basis of $200,000. She exchanges it for a strip mall building worth $225,000. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) If the warehouse was used in Latisha's business to store inventory and the strip mall building is to be rented to tenants, her recognized gain is $25,000 and her basis for the strip mall building is $225,000.
• B) If the warehouse was used in Latisha's business to store inventory and the strip mall building is to be used as a retail outlet for her business, her recognized gain is $0 and her basis for the strip mall building is $200,000.
• C) If the warehouse is used by Latisha to store personal use items such as excess furniture and the strip mall building is to be rented to tenants, her recognized gain is $25,000 and her basis for the strip mall building is $225,000.
• D) Only b. and c. are correct.
• E) a., b., and c. are correct.

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Definitions:

Pleural Pressure

Pleural pressure is the pressure within the pleural cavity, which can affect breathing dynamics by influencing the expansion and contraction of the lungs.

Thoracic Cavity

Space within the thoracic walls, bounded below by the diaphragm and above by the neck.

Pleural Pressure

The pressure within the pleural cavity, which can become negative relative to atmospheric pressure during inhalation, aiding lung expansion.

Atmospheric Pressure

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, which at sea level is approximately 101.3 kilopascals (760 mmHg).