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George sells unimproved real property for $60,000. He is to receive $10,000 in the year of sale and the remainder is to be paid over

George sells unimproved real property for $60,000. He is to receive  $10,000 in the year of sale and the remainder is to be paid over five  (5) years plus interest. Selling expenses are $4,000. George has a basis of $8,000.

a. Calculate the amount of gain to be reported in the year of sale?

b. Calculate the gain if the property is encumbered by a mortgage of  $6,000?

c. Suppose the property was encumbered by a mortgage of $17,000?

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