Reference no: EM133144772
Question - George, a cash basis taxpayer, sells equipment for $200,000. The equipment originally cost $70,000 and George deducted $10,000 of tax depreciation as of the date of sale (assume no other depreciation is allowed or allowable). The equipment is subject to a $50,000 loan which the purchaser assumes. George incurred $13,000 of selling expenses related to the sale. The purchaser pays $10,000 at the time of sale and agrees to pay $20,000 per year for the next 7 years. Assume the note provides for adequate stated interest.
A. Determine the gross profit on the sale?
B. Determine the contract price?
C. Determine the gross profit percentage?
D. Determine the income and the character of such to be reported in the year of sale?
E. Determine the income and the character of such to be reported in each subsequent year?
F. Assuming George recognizes the gain on the sale under the cost recovery method for book purposes, determine the amount of the Schedule M-1 item for the year of the sale?