Answer:
A) $215,000
B) realized gain = $57,000
recognized gain = $15,000
C) $158,000
Explanation:
cash exchanged with the rental property ( boot ) = $15,00
A) Assuming ML's exchange is done at arm's length
FMV of property = $200,000 + $15,000 = $215,000
B) Taking adjusted basis of rental property = $158,000
ML's realized gain = FMV of property at arm's length - adjusted basis
= $215000 - $158000 = $57,000
ML's recognized gain = $15,000
The character of the recognized gain is that it will be lower of the boot amount or realized gain and this is because no gain or loss is registered/recognized in the transaction ( exchange ) except with the boot received
C) Determine ML's basis in the 20 acres of investment land
= $158,000