Question 1

The maximum amount of the § 121 gain exclusion on sale of a principal residence is $250,000 for a single individual and $500,000 for a married couple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The nonrecognition of gains and losses under § 1031 is mandatory for gains and elective for losses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The bank forecloses on Lisa's apartment complex.The property had been pledged as security on a nonrecourse mortgage whose principal amount at the date of foreclosure is $750,000.The adjusted basis of the property is $480,000, and the fair market value is $750,000.What is Lisa's recognized gain or loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  $270,000
B)  ($750,000) 
C)  $0
D)  ($480,000) E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The terms "realized gain" and "recognized gain" can be used interchangeably; they mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If a seller assumes the buyer's liability on the property acquired, the buyer's adjusted basis for the property is increased by the amount of the liability assumed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ralph gives his daughter, Angela, stock (basis of $8,000; fair market value of $6,000) .No gift tax results.If Angela subsequently sells the stock for $10,000, what is her recognized gain or loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  $0
B)  $2,000
C)  $4,000
D)  $10,000E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 7: Property Transactions: Basis, Gain and Loss, and Nontaxable Exchanges

The terms "realized gain" and "recognized gain" can be used interchangeably; they mean the same thing.

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If a seller assumes the buyer's liability on the property acquired, the buyer's adjusted basis for the property is increased by the amount of the liability assumed.

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Ralph gives his daughter, Angela, stock (basis of $8,000; fair market value of $6,000) .No gift tax results.If Angela subsequently sells the stock for $10,000, what is her recognized gain or loss?

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The maximum amount of the § 121 gain exclusion on sale of a principal residence is $250,000 for a single individual and $500,000 for a married couple.

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The nonrecognition of gains and losses under § 1031 is mandatory for gains and elective for losses.

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Exam 7: Property Transactions: Basis, Gain and Loss, and Nontaxable Exchanges

The terms "realized gain" and "recognized gain" can be used interchangeably; they mean the same thing.

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If a seller assumes the buyer's liability on the property acquired, the buyer's adjusted basis for the property is increased by the amount of the liability assumed.

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Ralph gives his daughter, Angela, stock (basis of $8,000; fair market value of $6,000) .No gift tax results.If Angela subsequently sells the stock for $10,000, what is her recognized gain or loss?

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The maximum amount of the § 121 gain exclusion on sale of a principal residence is $250,000 for a single individual and $500,000 for a married couple.

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The nonrecognition of gains and losses under § 1031 is mandatory for gains and elective for losses.

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