Answer and Explanation:
The computation is shown below:
a. The amount and the character of the gain or loss is
Sale value of the property $550,000
Less: (Purchase value - depreciation) $400,000
Total gain recognized $150,000
Ordinary income recapture is $100,000
remaining 1231 gain or loss $50,000
b.
Section 1231 Gain = $50,000
,
Rate of tax on $100,000 i.e. 32% = $32000
Rate of tax on $50000 i.e. 15% = $7500
So,
The Total tax liability is
= $32,000 + $7,500
= $39,500
