The Sale of Machinery at a Loss That Was Used

question 26

Multiple Choice

The sale of machinery at a loss that was used in a trade or business and held for more than one year results in the following type of loss?

• A)Capital.
• B)§291.
• C)§1231.
• D)§1245.
• E)None of thesE.Assets used in a trade or business and held for more than one year are §1231 assets and do not require depreciation recapture.

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Definitions:

Quality Of Income Ratio

A metric assessing the proportion of income that has been realized or converted into cash, providing insight into the company's cash flow quality.

Receivables

Amounts due to a company for goods or services that have been provided but not yet paid for by the customers.

Accrue Expenses

The recording of expenses that have been incurred but not yet paid, reflecting obligations on the balance sheet.

Indirect Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions, deferred taxes, and changes in working capital to calculate cash flow from operating activities.