Like Kind Exchanges - CPA Regulation (REG)
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If both assets in a like-kind exchange transaction are , no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
If both assets in a like-kind exchange transaction are , no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
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Real estate qualifies as an asset for a like-kind exchange. Thus, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
Real estate qualifies as an asset for a like-kind exchange. Thus, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
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An individual entered into several exchanges during the current tax year. Which of the following exchanges is classified as like kind?
An individual entered into several exchanges during the current tax year. Which of the following exchanges is classified as like kind?
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Real property exchanged for other real property will be classified as a like kind exchange.
Real property exchanged for other real property will be classified as a like kind exchange.
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A taxpayer owned land with a basis of $120,000, subject to a mortgage of $75,000. The taxpayer exchanged the land held for another parcel of land with a fair market value of $200,000 plus cash of $35,000, and the taxpayer was relieved of the mortgage on the relinquished land. The transaction qualified for like-kind exchange treatment. What amount of taxable gain will be recognized on the taxpayer's tax return for this exchange?
A taxpayer owned land with a basis of $120,000, subject to a mortgage of $75,000. The taxpayer exchanged the land held for another parcel of land with a fair market value of $200,000 plus cash of $35,000, and the taxpayer was relieved of the mortgage on the relinquished land. The transaction qualified for like-kind exchange treatment. What amount of taxable gain will be recognized on the taxpayer's tax return for this exchange?
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The taxpayer’s realized gain is $190,000 ($200,000 FMV of building + $35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief - $120,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $110,000 ($35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($190,000) or the boot received ($110,000), and here the lesser is the $110,000 of boot.
The taxpayer’s realized gain is $190,000 ($200,000 FMV of building + $35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief - $120,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $110,000 ($35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($190,000) or the boot received ($110,000), and here the lesser is the $110,000 of boot.
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In a “like-kind” exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
In a “like-kind” exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
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To qualify for like-kind exchange treatment, both properties must be real property for business or investment. Only the rental real estate meets this criteria.
To qualify for like-kind exchange treatment, both properties must be real property for business or investment. Only the rental real estate meets this criteria.
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Savage exchanged business-use real property having an original cost of $100,000 and accumulated depreciation of $30,000 for business-use real property owned by Cantor having a fair market value of $80,000 plus $1,000 cash. Cantor assumed a $2,000 outstanding debt on the real property. What taxable gain should Savage recognize?
Savage exchanged business-use real property having an original cost of $100,000 and accumulated depreciation of $30,000 for business-use real property owned by Cantor having a fair market value of $80,000 plus $1,000 cash. Cantor assumed a $2,000 outstanding debt on the real property. What taxable gain should Savage recognize?
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Savage’s realized gain is $13,000 ($80,000 FMV of property + $1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief - $70,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $3,000 ($1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($13,000) or the boot received ($3,000), and here the lesser is the $3,000 of boot.
Savage’s realized gain is $13,000 ($80,000 FMV of property + $1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief - $70,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $3,000 ($1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($13,000) or the boot received ($3,000), and here the lesser is the $3,000 of boot.
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In a like kind exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
In a like kind exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
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No taxable gain or loss will be recognized on a like kind exchange if both assets are real estate property. Rental real estate located in different states qualifies for a like kind exchange.
No taxable gain or loss will be recognized on a like kind exchange if both assets are real estate property. Rental real estate located in different states qualifies for a like kind exchange.
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A taxpayer owned land with a basis of $120,000, subject to a mortgage of $75,000. The taxpayer exchanged the land held for another parcel of land with a fair market value of $200,000 plus cash of $35,000, and the taxpayer was relieved of the mortgage on the relinquished land. The transaction qualified for like-kind exchange treatment. What amount of taxable gain will be recognized on the taxpayer's tax return for this exchange?
A taxpayer owned land with a basis of $120,000, subject to a mortgage of $75,000. The taxpayer exchanged the land held for another parcel of land with a fair market value of $200,000 plus cash of $35,000, and the taxpayer was relieved of the mortgage on the relinquished land. The transaction qualified for like-kind exchange treatment. What amount of taxable gain will be recognized on the taxpayer's tax return for this exchange?
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The taxpayer’s realized gain is $190,000 ($200,000 FMV of building + $35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief - $120,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $110,000 ($35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($190,000) or the boot received ($110,000), and here the lesser is the $110,000 of boot.
The taxpayer’s realized gain is $190,000 ($200,000 FMV of building + $35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief - $120,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $110,000 ($35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($190,000) or the boot received ($110,000), and here the lesser is the $110,000 of boot.
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In a “like-kind” exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
In a “like-kind” exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
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To qualify for like-kind exchange treatment, both properties must be real property for business or investment. Only the rental real estate meets this criteria.
To qualify for like-kind exchange treatment, both properties must be real property for business or investment. Only the rental real estate meets this criteria.
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Savage exchanged business-use real property having an original cost of $100,000 and accumulated depreciation of $30,000 for business-use real property owned by Cantor having a fair market value of $80,000 plus $1,000 cash. Cantor assumed a $2,000 outstanding debt on the real property. What taxable gain should Savage recognize?
Savage exchanged business-use real property having an original cost of $100,000 and accumulated depreciation of $30,000 for business-use real property owned by Cantor having a fair market value of $80,000 plus $1,000 cash. Cantor assumed a $2,000 outstanding debt on the real property. What taxable gain should Savage recognize?
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Savage’s realized gain is $13,000 ($80,000 FMV of property + $1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief - $70,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $3,000 ($1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($13,000) or the boot received ($3,000), and here the lesser is the $3,000 of boot.
Savage’s realized gain is $13,000 ($80,000 FMV of property + $1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief - $70,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $3,000 ($1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($13,000) or the boot received ($3,000), and here the lesser is the $3,000 of boot.
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In a like kind exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
In a like kind exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
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No taxable gain or loss will be recognized on a like kind exchange if both assets are real estate property. Rental real estate located in different states qualifies for a like kind exchange.
No taxable gain or loss will be recognized on a like kind exchange if both assets are real estate property. Rental real estate located in different states qualifies for a like kind exchange.
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An individual entered into several exchanges during the current tax year. Which of the following exchanges is classified as like kind?
An individual entered into several exchanges during the current tax year. Which of the following exchanges is classified as like kind?
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Real property exchanged for other real property will be classified as a like kind exchange.
Real property exchanged for other real property will be classified as a like kind exchange.
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If both assets in a like-kind exchange transaction are , no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
If both assets in a like-kind exchange transaction are , no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
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Real estate qualifies as an asset for a like-kind exchange. Thus, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
Real estate qualifies as an asset for a like-kind exchange. Thus, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
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A taxpayer owned land with a basis of $120,000, subject to a mortgage of $75,000. The taxpayer exchanged the land held for another parcel of land with a fair market value of $200,000 plus cash of $35,000, and the taxpayer was relieved of the mortgage on the relinquished land. The transaction qualified for like-kind exchange treatment. What amount of taxable gain will be recognized on the taxpayer's tax return for this exchange?
A taxpayer owned land with a basis of $120,000, subject to a mortgage of $75,000. The taxpayer exchanged the land held for another parcel of land with a fair market value of $200,000 plus cash of $35,000, and the taxpayer was relieved of the mortgage on the relinquished land. The transaction qualified for like-kind exchange treatment. What amount of taxable gain will be recognized on the taxpayer's tax return for this exchange?
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The taxpayer’s realized gain is $190,000 ($200,000 FMV of building + $35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief - $120,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $110,000 ($35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($190,000) or the boot received ($110,000), and here the lesser is the $110,000 of boot.
The taxpayer’s realized gain is $190,000 ($200,000 FMV of building + $35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief - $120,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $110,000 ($35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($190,000) or the boot received ($110,000), and here the lesser is the $110,000 of boot.
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In a “like-kind” exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
In a “like-kind” exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
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To qualify for like-kind exchange treatment, both properties must be real property for business or investment. Only the rental real estate meets this criteria.
To qualify for like-kind exchange treatment, both properties must be real property for business or investment. Only the rental real estate meets this criteria.
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Savage exchanged business-use real property having an original cost of $100,000 and accumulated depreciation of $30,000 for business-use real property owned by Cantor having a fair market value of $80,000 plus $1,000 cash. Cantor assumed a $2,000 outstanding debt on the real property. What taxable gain should Savage recognize?
Savage exchanged business-use real property having an original cost of $100,000 and accumulated depreciation of $30,000 for business-use real property owned by Cantor having a fair market value of $80,000 plus $1,000 cash. Cantor assumed a $2,000 outstanding debt on the real property. What taxable gain should Savage recognize?
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Savage’s realized gain is $13,000 ($80,000 FMV of property + $1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief - $70,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $3,000 ($1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($13,000) or the boot received ($3,000), and here the lesser is the $3,000 of boot.
Savage’s realized gain is $13,000 ($80,000 FMV of property + $1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief - $70,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $3,000 ($1,000 cash + $2,000 debt relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($13,000) or the boot received ($3,000), and here the lesser is the $3,000 of boot.
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In a like kind exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
In a like kind exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
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No taxable gain or loss will be recognized on a like kind exchange if both assets are real estate property. Rental real estate located in different states qualifies for a like kind exchange.
No taxable gain or loss will be recognized on a like kind exchange if both assets are real estate property. Rental real estate located in different states qualifies for a like kind exchange.
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An individual entered into several exchanges during the current tax year. Which of the following exchanges is classified as like kind?
An individual entered into several exchanges during the current tax year. Which of the following exchanges is classified as like kind?
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Real property exchanged for other real property will be classified as a like kind exchange.
Real property exchanged for other real property will be classified as a like kind exchange.
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If both assets in a like-kind exchange transaction are , no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
If both assets in a like-kind exchange transaction are , no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
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Real estate qualifies as an asset for a like-kind exchange. Thus, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
Real estate qualifies as an asset for a like-kind exchange. Thus, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized.
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A taxpayer owned land with a basis of $120,000, subject to a mortgage of $75,000. The taxpayer exchanged the land held for another parcel of land with a fair market value of $200,000 plus cash of $35,000, and the taxpayer was relieved of the mortgage on the relinquished land. The transaction qualified for like-kind exchange treatment. What amount of taxable gain will be recognized on the taxpayer's tax return for this exchange?
A taxpayer owned land with a basis of $120,000, subject to a mortgage of $75,000. The taxpayer exchanged the land held for another parcel of land with a fair market value of $200,000 plus cash of $35,000, and the taxpayer was relieved of the mortgage on the relinquished land. The transaction qualified for like-kind exchange treatment. What amount of taxable gain will be recognized on the taxpayer's tax return for this exchange?
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The taxpayer’s realized gain is $190,000 ($200,000 FMV of building + $35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief - $120,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $110,000 ($35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($190,000) or the boot received ($110,000), and here the lesser is the $110,000 of boot.
The taxpayer’s realized gain is $190,000 ($200,000 FMV of building + $35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief - $120,000 basis in property exchanged). Total boot received is $110,000 ($35,000 cash + $75,000 mortgage relief). In like-kind exchange transactions where boot is received, the gain recognized is the lesser of the realized gain ($190,000) or the boot received ($110,000), and here the lesser is the $110,000 of boot.
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In a “like-kind” exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
In a “like-kind” exchange of an investment asset for a similar asset that will also be held as an investment, no taxable gain or loss will be recognized on the transaction if both assets consist of:
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To qualify for like-kind exchange treatment, both properties must be real property for business or investment. Only the rental real estate meets this criteria.
To qualify for like-kind exchange treatment, both properties must be real property for business or investment. Only the rental real estate meets this criteria.
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