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Jessica retires from Apple Computer, where she was an executive who participated in several stock purchase...

Jessica retires from Apple Computer, where she was an executive who participated in several stock purchase plans. On November 30, 2018, after retirement Jessica sells stock for $8 Million, and this stock had a tax basis of $3 Million to Jessica. She decides to defer taxes by investing in a Qualified Opportunity Fund. In April 2019 Jessica invests $5 Million in a qualifying fund. She remains an owner until February 2031, at which time the investment is sold and Jessica receives $15 Million.  How much gain does Jessica recognize in:

2018, the year her stock is sold____________________________________

2031, the year she terminates the investment________________________

Any other Year????? (year and what is reported)

Specify the year ___________________________

Specify the gain ____________________________

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Answer #1
Jessica shall recognise gain from accounting prospective as following:
Gain shall be recognised in 2018 (sell amount $ 8 millions - tax basis of 3 millions) = $ 5 millions
Gain shall be recognised in 2031 (sell amount $ 15 millions - tax basis of 5 millions) = $ 10 millions
It is assumed tax basis is s same as investment cost.
In 2009 gain to be recognised $ 5 millions ( $ 8million - $ 3 millions) as per taxation point of view as
income deferred by investing in qualified opportunity bond.
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