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[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Hart, an individual, bought an asset for $500,000 and has claimed $100,000 of depreciation deductions against the asset. Hart has a marginal tax rate of 32 percent.

Answer the questions presented in the following alternative scenarios (assume Hart had no property transactions other than those described in the problem): (Loss amounts should be indicated by a minus sign. Enter NA if a situation is not applicable. Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable.)

1. a1. What are the amount and character of Harts recognized gain or loss if the asset is tangible personal property sold for $450,000?
2. a2. What effect does the sale have on Harts tax liability for the year?