Alpha Sold Machinery, Which It Used in Its Business, to Beta

question 29

Multiple Choice

Alpha sold machinery, which it used in its business, to Beta, a related entity, for $40,000. Beta used the machinery in its business. Alpha bought the equipment a few years ago for $50,000 and has claimed $30,000 of depreciation expense. What is the amount and character of Alpha's gain?

• A) $20,000 ordinary income under §1239.
• B) $10,000 ordinary gain and $10,000 §1231 gain.
• C) $20,000 ordinary gain.
• D) $20,000 capital gain.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Authorized

Officially sanctioned or given permission, often used in the context of legal or financial matters to indicate approved actions or processes.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a stock or bond as stated by the issuing company, which may differ from its market value.

Entity

An organization or being with a distinct and independent existence, usually referred to in legal, financial, or tax contexts.

No-Par Value Stock

Capital stock that has not been assigned a value in the corporate charter.