Russell Corporation sold a parcel of land valued at $440,000. Its basis in the land was $294,800. For the land, Russell received $121,500 in cash in year 0 and a note providing that Russell will receive $229,000 in year 1 and $89,500 in year 2 from the buyer (plus reasonable interest on the note). (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answers to the nearest whole dollar amount.)
a. What is Russell’s realized gain on the transaction?
b. What is Russell’s recognized gain in year 0, year 1, and year 2?
Year 0 | |
Year 1 | |
Year 2 |
SOLUTION
1. Realized Gain = $145,200
2. Recognized Gain -
Year 0- $40,095
Year 1 - $75,570
Year 2 - $29,535
S.No. | Description | Amount ($) | Explanation |
1. | Amount Realized | 440,000 | Given |
2. | Adjusted Basis | 294,800 | Given |
3. | Gain Realized | 145,200 | (1) - (2) |
4. | Gross Profit Percentage | 33% | (3) / (1) |
5. | Payment received in year 0 | 121,500 | Given |
Gain recognized in year 0 | 40,095 | (5) * (4) | |
6. | Payment received in year 1 | 229,000 | Given |
Gain recognized in year 1 | 75,570 | (6) * (4) | |
7. | Payment received in year 2 | 89,500 | Given |
Gain recognized in year 2 | 29,535 | (7) * (4) |
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