Alvin Is Employed by an Automobile Dealership as Its Manager

question 82

Multiple Choice

Alvin is employed by an automobile dealership as its manager. As such, he purchased an SUV for $32,000 (fair market value is $48,000) . No other employees are permitted a discount. What is Alvin's basis in the SUV?

• A) $16,000.
• B) $32,000.
• C) $48,000.
• D) $80,000.
• E) None of the above.

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