Mike Morgan gives Paul Piers property worth $35,000. Mike\'s basis in the proper
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Question
Mike Morgan gives Paul Piers property worth $35,000. Mike's basis in the property is $30,000.
(a.) If Paul sells the property for $37,000, what is his gain or loss on the sale?
(b.) If Paul sells the property for $25,000, what is his gain or loss?
(c.) If the fair market value on the date of the gift is $27,000 and Paul sells the property for $24,500, what is his gain or loss?
(d.) If the fair market value equals $27,000 and Paul sells the property for $28,000, what is the gain or loss?
(Solving fast does not mean the answer will be 100% correct. Please take your time)
Explanation / Answer
(a.) If Paul sells the property for $37,000, what is his gain or loss on the sale?
(b.) If Paul sells the property for $25,000, what is his gain or loss?
If the fair market value equals $27,000 and Paul sells the property for $28,000, what is the gain or loss?
If the fair market value on the date of the gift is $27,000 and Paul sells the property for $24,500, what is his gain or loss?
No gain or loss is recognized if the selling price is between the basis in the hands of the donor and a lesser fairmarket value at the date of the gift.
Sales 37000 Mike's basis 30000 Gain 7000