Question

Logan and Johnathan exchange land, and the exchange qualifies as like kind under § 1031. Because Logan's land (adjusted basis of $130,500) is worth $156,600 and Johnathan's land has a fair market value of $123,975, Johnathan also gives Logan cash of $32,625. a. Logan's recognized gain is $fill in the blank 1. b. Assume that Johnathan's land is worth $140,940 and he gives Logan $15,660 cash. Logan's recognized gain is ________

Answer 1

Answer:

A. $26,100

B. $15,660

Explanation:

Calculation to determine Logan recognized gain

A. Based on the information given in a situation where  Johnathan's land is worth the amount of  $123,975, Logan's recognized gain will be the amount of $26,100 which is the lesser of the amount realized as  gain  ($156,600 realized amount − $130,500 adjusted basis = $26,100) or the fairmarket value of the boot received amount of  ($32,625)

Therefore Logan recognized gain will be $26,100

B. Based on the information given Ina situation were Johnathan's land is worth the amount of $140,940, Logan's recognized gain will be the amount of $15,660, the lesser of th amount realized as gain ($156,600 realized amount − $130,500 adjusted basis = $26,100) or the fairmarket value of the boot received of the amount of ($15,660).

Therefore Logan recognized gain will be $15,660