Question

Matthew owns a warehouse that is used in business while Pamela owns land. Matthew exchanges the warehouse for the land, which will be held for investment. The FMV of the warehouse is $200,000 (basis $120,000) and the warehouse is subjected to a mortgage of $40,000, which is assumed by Pamela. Matthew receives $10,000 cash and the land, which has a FMV of $150,000 (basis of $130,000 to Pamela). What is the amount of Pamela's recognized gain or loss?

Answer 1

Answer:

Paloma gains $80,000

Explanation:

From the question,

Property received :

Land = 150,000

Cash = 10,000

Debt assumed by Pamela = 40,000

Total = 200,000

From the Warehouse she give out

= 120,000

Therefore 200,000 - 120, 000 = 80,000.

Hence $80,000 is the gain she realised.