Question

Kuong Inc. sold a commercial office building used in the corporate business for $1.5 million. Kuong purchased the building in 2000 for a cost of $1.4 million and had deducted $538,000 MACRS depreciation through date of sale. Kuong should characterize the $638,000 gain recognized on sale as: ___________
a. $127,600 ordinary gain and $510,400 Section
b. 1231 gain $538,000 ordinary gain and $100,000 Section 1231 gain
c. $107,600 ordinary gain and $530,400 Section 1231 gain
d. Section 1231 gain

Answer 1

Answer: $107,600 ordinary gain and $530,400 Section 1231 gain

Explanation:

Section 1231 property is when a business property that's either real or depreciable is held for more than one year. It should be noted that section 1231 gain which arises when the property is sold will be taxed at lower capital gains tax rate which is versus the ordinary income rate.

Therefore, Kuong should characterize the $638,000 gain recognized on sale as $107,600 ordinary gain and $530,400 Section 1231 gain.

The correct option is C.