Rod Clooney purchases Agnes Mitchell's sole proprietorship for $990,000 on August 15, 2016. The assets of the business are as follows:

a. Calculate Agnes's realized and recognized gain.
b. Determine Rod's basis for each of the assets.
c. Write a letter to Rod informing him of the tax consequences of the purchase.
His address is 300 Riverview Drive, Delaware, OH 43015.

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FMV $ 70,000 100,000 160,000 130,000 250,000 75,000 $785,000 Asset Agnes's Adjusted Basis 70,000 90,000 150,000 95,000 190,000 25,000 $620,000 Accounts receivable Equipment Furniture and fixtures Building Land Total