The Sale of Machinery for More Than the Original Cost

question 69

Multiple Choice

The sale of machinery for more than the original cost basis (before depreciation) , used in a trade or business, and held for more than one year results in the following types of gain or loss?

• A) Capital and Ordinary.
• B) Ordinary only.
• C) Capital and §1231.
• D) §1245 and §1231.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Sustainability Criteria

Guidelines or principles for making decisions that consider long-term environmental stability, economic viability, and social equity.

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Factors related to the natural environment that are taken into account in decision-making and business practices.

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The practice of hiring external organizations to manage procurement functions to save costs and improve efficiency.

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Encompasses the entire procurement process from identifying potential suppliers to negotiating and finalizing contracts with chosen suppliers.