Answer:
Carpenter will have to pay taxes for a recognized gain of $150,000
Explanation:
When you are calculating taxes, you must use the adjusted a¿basis of the buildings.
Paul is exchanging a $450,000 building + $75,000 in cash for a $375,000 office building.
Paul's realized loss = $525,000 - $375,000 = $150,000
therefore Carpenter's recognized gain = $150,000
Answer:
The most probable result is that the court will declare the contract invalid and non-binding because the purchase price and important terms regarding the consideration involve are too vague and indefinite.
In order for a contract to be considered valid and binding, consideration must exist and the more precise the terms, the better. Consideration is something of value that both parties exchange. In this case it is a house vs. money, but the price is not specified.
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