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Valentina's office building with a basis of $480,000 is condemned by the state. The state awards...

Valentina's office building with a basis of $480,000 is condemned by the state. The state awards her $500,000 and Valentina immediately purchases a replacement office building for $560,000. What is Valentina's basis in the new office building?

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Amount received from State = $       5,00,000
Basis of Office Building condemned by the sate = $       4,80,000
Gain or (loss) = $           20,000
Value of new replaced office building = $       5,60,000
Less: Gain from previous transaction = $           20,000
Basis in new replaced office building = $       5,40,000
Therefore, Valentina's Basis in new replaced office building is $540000
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