In 2018, Mr. Jones a Landscape Co. Owner traded: Concrete ready mix truck and general purpose truck used in the business to Ms. Susie who is a truck dealer. For an Ore truck and a general purpose truck and $1, 000 cash.

Please illustrate the calculations and the basis for nontaxable exchanges Section 1031 for the : (1) adjusted basis (cost basis/acquisition cost) of the properties (acquisition cost); and (2) amount of gain/loss realized on the exchange: (3) Will he need to pay tax on the amount gained from the trade? Why or why not? Please explain (use some tax laws etc.).