On February 1, Karin Purchases Real Estate for $375,000

question 53

Multiple Choice

On February 1, Karin purchases real estate for $375,000. The annual property taxes of $5,040 are payable on December 31. Realizing that she will pay the property taxes for the entire year, Karin remits $374,580 to the seller at closing. Karin's adjusted basis for the real estate is:

• A) $374,580.
• B) $375,000.
• C) $375,420.
• D) $379,620.
• E) None of the above.

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