Reference no: EM132578249
Question - Taxpayer owns beachfront land that he uses in his business. The property's fair value is $175,000, and Taxpayer's basis in the land is $130,000. Taxpayer is approached by a real estate agent representing a client who would like to exchange a parcel of nearby land for Taxpayer's beachfront property. Taxpayer agrees to the exchange, and he receives the nearby land, valued at $160,000, plus $15,000 in cash. Find the amount of gain Taxpayer must recognize on the exchange and his basis in the replacement property.
a) $15,000 gain recognized; $160,000 basis in replacement property
b) $45,000 gain recognized; $130,000 basis in replacement property
c) $15,000 gain recognized; $130,000 basis in replacement property
d) $0 gain recognized; $160,000 basis in replacement property
e) $0 gain recognized; $130,000 basis in replacement property