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S Corp purchased a die maker 6 years ago for $116,750 which is being depreciated straight-line to a salvage value of $4,750 over 7 years.

S Corp purchased a die maker 6 years ago for $116,750 which is being depreciated straight-line to a salvage value of $4,750 over 7 years. S Corp wants to sell the die maker today for $10,750. S Corp tax rate is 35%. Your boss comes to you to calculate the Book Value and the tax affect on a possible sale of the asset. You tell the boss the Book Value is _(1)___ and the tax affect would be _(2)_____.

(1) $39,750; (2) Breakeven so no tax affect

(1) $36,750; (2) $3,500 Depreciation Recapture

(1) $29,750; (2) $10,750 Capital Gain

(1) $20,750; (2) $3,500 Capital Loss

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