Frank's Mini Mart sold a piece of equipment on an installment agreement, to a competitor on the other side of town. The other owner failed to make the payments and Frank had to repossess the equipment. What is Frank's gain or loss on repossessed personal property with a fair market value of $12,000 on the date of repossession, where the seller's basis in the installment obligation at the time of repossession is $7,500, and the costs of repossession were $500? (a) Loss of $500. (b) Gain of $4,000. (c) Gain of $4,500 (d) Gain of $5,000.

Frank's Mini Mart sold a piece of equipment on an installment agreement, to a competitor on the other side of town. The other owner failed to make the payments and Frank had to repossess the equipment. What is Frank's gain or loss on repossessed personal property with a fair market value of $12,000 on the date of repossession, where the seller's basis in the installment obligation at the time of repossession is $7,500, and the costs of repossession were $500? (a) Loss of $500. (b) Gain of $4,000. (c) Gain of $4,500 (d) Gain of $5,000.

SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391723

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter16: Accounting Periods And Methods

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25CE

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

On July 24 of the current year, Sam Smith was involved in an accident with his business use automobile. Sam had purchased the car for 30,000. The automobile had a fair market value of 20,000 before the accident and 8,000 immediately after the accident. Sam has taken 20,000 of depreciation on the car. The car is insured for the fair market value of any loss. Because of Sams history, he is afraid that if he submits a claim, his policy will be canceled. Therefore, he is considering not filing a claim. Sam believes that the tax loss deduction will help mitigate the loss of the insurance reimbursement. Sams current marginal tax rate is 35%. Write a letter to Sam that contains your advice with respect to the tax and cash flow consequences of filing versus not filing a claim for the insurance reimbursement for the damage to his car. Also prepare a memo for the tax files. Sams address is 450 Colonels Way, Warrensburg, MO 64093.
A buyer purchases property for $45,000 in cash and assumes the seller's outstanding mortgage balance of $98,500. The lender executes a release for the seller. The buyer fails to make any mortgage payments, and the lender forecloses. At the foreclosure sale, the property is sold for $75,000. Based on these facts, unless state law provides anti-deficiency protection, who is liable, and for what amount? The seller is solely liable for $23,500. The buyer is solely liable for $23,500. The buyer and the seller are equally liable for $23,500. The buyer is solely liable for $30,000
Peter Diamond owed Carter $500,000 secured by a first mortgage on Diamond’s plant and land. Stephens was a surety on this obligation in the amount of $250,000. After Diamond defaulted on the debt, Carter demanded and received payment of $250,000 from Stephens. Carter then foreclosed upon the mortgage and sold the property for $375,000. What rights, if any, does Stephens have in the proceeds from the sale of the property?
Andrew purchased a residential rental property for $245,000. He made a down payment of $20,000 and secured a nonrecourse loan for $225,000. Andrew defaulted on the loan when the balance of the note was $210,000 and his adjusted basis in the property after depreciation claimed was $223,000. Fair market value of the property at the time of foreclosure was $205,000. What is Andrew's realized amount from the foreclosure? $205,000 $210,000 $223,000 $225,000
After Henri stopped making his mortgage payments, the lender foreclosed on his home and issued a Form 1099-A to him. The outstanding balance on the recourse loan was $86,000, and the fair market value of the property on the date of foreclosure was $80,000. What is Henri's realized amount from the foreclosure? A)$0 B)$80,000 C)$86,000 D)$166,000.
Antonio's bank foreclosed on his retail building when he stopped making loan payments. The nonrecourse loan was secured by the building when he purchased it three years ago for $665,000. Antonio's Form 1099-A, Acquisition or Abandonment of Secured Property, indicated that the debt at the time of foreclosure was $625,000, and the fair market value (FMV) of the building was $680,000. If the building is sold for the FMV, how much of Antonio's personal assets can the bank attempt to collect to satisfy the judgment? (a) $0 (b) $20,000 (c) $40,000 (d) $60,000
Antonio's bank foreclosed on his retail building when he stopped making loan payments. The nonrecourse loan was secured by the building when he purchased it three years ago for $665,000. Antonio's Form 1099-A, Acquisition or Abandonment of Secured Property, indicated that the debt at the time of foreclosure was $625,000, and the fair market value (FMV) of the building was $680,000. If the building is sold for the FMV, how much of Antonio's personal assets can the bank attempt to collect to satisfy the judgment?
Laura sold her office building to the accounting firm that bought her firm. Unfortunately, she had to repossess the building after less than a year. Choose the response that correctly states the amount of Laura's gain or loss on the repossessed real property, based on the following facts. The building had a fair market value of $54,000 on the date of repossession. The unpaid balance of the installment obligation at the time of repossession was $56,000, the gross profit percentage was 25%, and the costs of repossession were $600. (a) Loss of $13,400 (b) Loss of $11,400 (c) Gain of $11,400 (d) Gain of $13,400
Erin's bank foreclosed on her office building when she stopped making payments on her loan. The loan was secured by the building when she purchased it three years ago for $750,000. Erin's Form 1099-A is shown below. If the building is sold for the fair market value (FMV), how much of Erin's personal assets can the lender attempt to collect to satisfy the judgment? (Answer choices are below the image.) LENDER'S name, street address, city or town, state or province, country, ZIP or foreign postal code, and telephone no. OAK RIDGE BANK 301 AUSTIN STREET YOUR CITY, YS XXXXX (XXX) 555-5678 LENDER'S TIN XX-XXXXXXX BORROWER'S name ERIN HERNANDEZ Street address (including apt. no.) 308 VIRGINIA AVENUE CORRECTED (if checked) BORROWER'S TIN XXX-XX-XXXX Account number (see instructions) XXXXXXXX Form 1099-A (Rev. 1-2022) City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code YOUR CITY, YS XXXXX (keep for your records) $615.000 $595,000 $20,000 OSO (None of Erin's personal…
Rafael sold an asset to Jamal. What is Rafael's amount realized on the sale in each of the following alternative scenarios? b. Rafael received $91,000 cash and was relieved of a $35,750 mortgage on the asset he sold to Jamal. Rafael also paid a commission of $9,400 on the transaction. Amount realized
Jessica sold goods to Stacy for $2,500 and retained a security interest in them. Two months later, Stacy filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. At this time, Stacy still owed Jessica $2,000 for the purchase price of the goods, the value of which was $1,500. a. May the trustee invalidate Jessica’s security interest? If so, under what provision? b. If the security interest is invalidated, what is Jessica’s status in the bankruptcy proceeding? c. If the security interest is not invalidated, what is Jessica’s status in the bankruptcy proceeding?
Terry purchased a machine for $15,000; the seller is holding the note. Terry paid $2,500 for the required wiring and installation. Terry has deducted depreciation on the machine for 3 years totaling $4,500. Terry owes $5,000 to the Seller. What is Terry’s adjusted basis in the machine? Group of answer choices