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A gain or loss is treated as long-term if the capital asset is held for: one yea

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Question

A gain or loss is treated as long-term if the capital asset is held for:

one year or more

more than one year

18 months or more

more than 18 months

Jackson, Inc. sells a piece of machinery for $12,000. The machinery was originally purchased four years ago for $25,000 and the company has claimed depreciation deductions totaling $18,000, making the adjusted basis $7,000 at the time of sale. How much, if any, of the gain is subject to depreciation recapture as Section 1245 gain?

$0

$5,000

$7,000

$12,000

a.

one year or more

b.

more than one year

c.

18 months or more

d.

more than 18 months

Jackson, Inc. sells a piece of machinery for $12,000. The machinery was originally purchased four years ago for $25,000 and the company has claimed depreciation deductions totaling $18,000, making the adjusted basis $7,000 at the time of sale. How much, if any, of the gain is subject to depreciation recapture as Section 1245 gain?

a.

$0

b.

$5,000

c.

$7,000

d.

$12,000

Explanation / Answer

A gain or loss is treated as long-term if the capital asset is held for: MORE THAN ONE YEAR.

Long-term capital gains or losses, on dispositions of assets held for more than one year, are taxed at a lower rate.

II. The cost of Machinery = $ 25,000

Accumulated Deprecition = $ 18,000

Value of the Machinery   = $ 7,000

Sales Price of the Machinery = $ 12,000

Gain on Sale of Machinery = $ 12,000 - $ 7,000 = $ 5,000

The Answer is $ 5,000

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