Reference no: EM132955287

Problem - Milton has the following transactions related to his investments and his business during 2015:

(1) Stock purchased in 2003 is sold at a gain of $2,000.

(2) Bonds purchased in 2015 are sold at a loss of $7,000.

(3) A building used in his business is sold at a loss of $6,000. The building had been purchased in 1996 and $18,000 of depreciation had been taken on the building.

(4) Equipment purchased in 2009 is sold at a gain of $12,000. Depreciation of $9,000 had been taken before the sale.

(5) A delivery van is destroyed in an accident. Milton realizes a loss of $5,000 on the van. He uses the $13,000 of insurance proceeds as a down payment on a new van costing $28,000.

Required -

a. Determine the amount and character of each gain or loss.

b. Determine the effect of the gains and losses on Milton's 2014 adjusted gross income. You must present the calculations in proper form to receive full credit.