Patel Industries, a sole proprietorship, sold the following assets in 2021:

a. The following questions relate to the sale of the warehouse:

(1). What is the adjusted basis of the warehouse?

(2). What is the realized gain on the warehouse?

(3). What amount of the gain is taxed according to § 1250 rules?

(4). What amount is considered a §1231 gain before netting?

b. The following questions relate to the sale of the truck:

(1). What is the adjusted basis of the truck?

(2). What is the realized gain on the truck?

(3). What amount of the gain is taxed according to §1245 rules?

(4). What amount of the gain is taxed as ordinary income?

c. The following questions relate to the sale of the computer:

(1). What is the adjusted basis of the computer?

(2). What is the realized gain or loss on the sale?

(3). Which IRC section code applies to this asset?

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Asset Warehouse Truck Computer Cost $150,000 18,000 25,000 Acquired 10/10/14 1/15/20 7/31/20 Depreciation $25,801 6,480 6.634 Sale Price $175,000 16,000 17.000 Sale Date 3/15/21 1/14/21 8/31/21