Luke sold a building and the land on which the building sits to his wholly owned corporation, Studemont Corp. at fair market value. The fair market value of the building was determined to be $502,500; Luke built the building several years ago at a cost of $375,000. Luke had claimed $56,500 of depreciation expense on the building. The fair market value of the land was determined to be $254,000 at the time of the sale; Luke purchased the land many years ago for $147,750.

a. What is the amount and character of Lukes recognized gain or loss on the building?

b. What is the amount and character of Lukes recognized gain or loss on the land?

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Aruna, a sole proprietor, wants to sell two assets that she no longer needs for her business. Both assets qualify as 1231 assets. The first is machinery and will generate a $16,250 1231 loss on the sale. The second is land that will generate a $7,300 1231 gain on the sale. Arunas ordinary marginal tax rate is 30 percent. (Input all amounts as positive values.)

a. Assuming she sells both assets in December of year 1 (the current year), what effect will the sales have on Arunas tax liability?

b. Assuming that Aruna sells the land in December of year 1 and the machinery in January of year 2, what effect will the sales have on Arunas tax liability for each year?