Question

In an exchange, archie gave up his fully depreciated business-use dump truck (fmv $15,000) and $5,000 for a newer business-use dump truck (fmv $20,000). what is the gain realized and recognized on the exchange?

Answer 1

Answer:

The realized gain is 0

Explanation:

The fair market value of the truck that archie gives up is $15,000 and the new truck he gets has a fair market value of $20,000. Archie also gives $5,000 in cash plus his old truck in order to buy the new truck.

Gain= Fair market value of new truck -Fair market value of old truck - Cash paid

Gain = 20,000-15,000-5,000

Gain = 0