The correct answer is DEPRECIATION.
Depreciation is defined as the incremental cost of wear and tear on an asset.
Depreciation is an accounting concept that allows a business or individual to allocate the cost of a capital item over the useful life of the item.
It is only as good as the information put into it. You must very good and correct information in order to have good decision. <span>It is not suitable for small tables (little input information and "small" problems).</span>
Answer:
(a) $170,000
(b) $80,000
Explanation:
(a) The amount and character of Luke's recognized gain or loss on the building:
= (Fair market value - cost to built) + Depreciation expense
= ($325,000 - $200,000) + $45,000
= $170,000
(b) The amount and character of Luke's recognized gain or loss on Land:
= (Fair market value - Purchasing cost
= (210,000 - 130,000)
= $80,000
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