Question

Molly exchanges land (adjusted basis of $85,000; fair market value of $78,000) used in her business and common stock held for investment (adjusted basis of $10,000; fair market value of $15,000) for a single parcel of land (fair market value of $93,000) to be used in her business in a like-kind exchange. What is Molly's recognized gain or loss

Answer 1

If Molly exchanges land (adjusted basis of $85,000. Molly's recognized gain or loss is $5,000.

Recognized gain or loss

Business Common               Land Stock

Amount realized  $78,000        $15,000

Less Adjusted basis ($85,000) ($10,000)

Realized gain(loss) ($7,000)      $50000

Recognized gain(loss) $0           $5000

Therefore If Molly exchanges land (adjusted basis of $85,000. Molly's recognized gain or loss is $5,000.

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