A property is sold for $530,000 with selling costs of 7% of the sales price. The
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Question
A property is sold for $530,000 with selling costs of 7% of the sales price. The mortgage balance at the time of sale is $150,000. The property was purchased 5 years ago for $385,000. Depreciation of $12,000 per year was allowed. The capital gains tax rate is 15%. Improvements costing $5,000 were made. A) what is the adjusted basis for this property? B) what is the taxable gain from the sale of this property? C) What is the tax on the sale? D) what is the after cash flow from the sale of the property?
Explanation / Answer
A) Adjusted basis for this property
B)Taxable gain from the sale of this property
C) Tax on sale =162900*15% = 24435
D) After-tax cash flow from the sale of the property
Purchase price 385000 Add: improvements 5000 Less: Depreciation @12000 for 5years 60000 Adjusted basis for this property 330000