Mina is a self-employed consultant. For the past five years,…

Mina is a self-employed consultant. For the past five years, she has used an extra bedroom (15% of the house) in her home as a qualifying home office and deducted $9,000 of depreciation expense. This year she sells the house for $740,000. The house cost $500,000. Mina is single. She will recognize gain on the sale of the house of

Andrew exchanges an office building used in his business for…

Andrew exchanges an office building used in his business for another office building worth $200,000 plus $30,000 cash. The FMV of Andrew’s old building is $280,000 (basis $150,000) and it is subject to a mortgage of $50,000. The mortgage is assumed by the other party. What is the amount of gain realized by Andrew? What is the amount of gain recognized by Andrew? What is the basis of the new building to Andrew? Show your work for partial credit.

Andrew exchanges an office building used in his business for…

Andrew exchanges an office building used in his business for another office building worth $200,000 plus $30,000 cash. The FMV of Andrew’s old building is $280,000 (basis $150,000) and it is subject to a mortgage of $50,000. The mortgage is assumed by the other party. What is the amount of gain realized by Andrew? What is the amount of gain recognized by Andrew? What is the basis of the new building to Andrew? Show your work for partial credit.