Mark Mullins had the following transactions or involuntary conversions during 2019: a. His diamond gemstones costing $4,009
Question:
Mark Mullins had the following transactions or involuntary conversions during 2019:
a. His diamond gemstones costing $4,009 in 2013 were sold for $5,000.
b. His office building owned for four years was damaged by fire. The loss after insurance recovery was $12,000.
c. Equipment purchased in 2014 for $18,000 with a basis at the time of sale of $6,000 was sold for $11,000 on January 1, 2019.
d. An apartment building purchased on January 1, 1986, for $300,000 was sold for $124,000 on January 1, 2019.
Mark took accelerated depreciation of $236,000. Straight-line depreciation would have been $200,000.
e. Land used in his business for four years was condemned by the state. The award was $60,000. Cost of the land was $74,000. No replacement oft he property was made.
f. 200 shares of Carter Corporation stock were sold for $19,000 on August 25, 2019. The stock was originally purchased in 2014 for $15,000.
g. 100 shares of Dalton Corporation stock were sold for $8,000 on July 23, 2019.
The stock was originally purchased on February 10, 2019, for $2,000.
Mark, single and age 42 with no dependents, has adjusted gross income of $76,000 and itemized deductions of $15,000 without considering the above items. What is Mark’s taxable income for 2019?
Step by Step Answer:
CCH Federal Taxation Basic Principles 2020
ISBN: 9780808051787
2020 Edition
Authors: Ephraim P. Smith, Philip J. Harmelink, James R. Hasselback