Daryl purchases land in 2012 at a cost of $65,000. In 2016, he sells the land for

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Daryl purchases land in 2012 at a cost of $65,000. In 2016, he sells the land for $100,000.

a. How much gain or loss does Daryl realize on the sale of the land?

b. Assume that the sales contract on the land calls for the buyer to pay Daryl $40,000 at the time of sale and $15,000 per year for the next 4 years with interest on the unpaid balance at 8%. How much income must Daryl recognize in 2016? In 2017?

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Concepts In Federal Taxation 2017

ISBN: 9781305965119

24th Edition

Authors: Kevin E. Murphy, Mark Higgins

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