Which of the Following Creates Potential § 1245 Depreciation Recapture

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following creates potential § 1245 depreciation recapture and potential § 1231 gain?

• A) Depreciable office furniture held more than one year and sold for more than its original cost.
• B) Amortizable goodwill held more than one year and disposed of for less than its adjusted basis.
• C) Land held more than one year and sold for more than was paid for it.
• D) A note receivable held more than one year and sold for less than was paid for it.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Rational

The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic, often related to the ability to think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic.

Fully Rational Being

An entity capable of comprehensive reasoning, capable of making logically consistent decisions based on full information.

Morality

A system of values and principles that determine appropriate behavior, guiding individuals in distinguishing right from wrong based on societal, religious, or personal standards.

Hypothetical Imperative

A command of reason that applies only conditionally, suggesting an action to achieve a specific result, as posited by philosopher Immanuel Kant.