Roberto has received various gifts over the years and has decided to dispose of the following assets he received as gifts:
What is the recognized gain or loss from the following transactions, assuming that no gift tax was paid when the gifts were made.
If an answer is zero, select "neither a gain nor a loss" and enter "0" as the amount.
a. In 1981, he received land worth $32,000. The donor's adjusted basis was $35,000. Roberto sells the land for $95,000 in 2018.
(neither a gain or a loss/ a gain/ a loss) of $__________ is recognized.
b. In 1986, he received stock in Gold Company. The donor's adjusted basis was $19,000. The fair market value on the date of the gift was $34,000. Roberto sells the stock for $40,000 in 2018.
(neither a gain or a loss/ a gain/ a loss) of $__________ is recognized.
c. In 1992, he received land worth $15,000. The donor's adjusted basis was $20,000. Roberto sells the land for $9,000 in 2018.
(neither a gain or a loss/ a gain/ a loss) of $__________ is recognized.
d. In 2013, he received stock worth $30,000. The donor's adjusted basis was $42,000. Roberto sells the stock for $38,000 in 2018.
(neither a gain or a loss/ a gain/ a loss) of $__________ is recognized.

Respuesta :

Answer: See explanation

Explanation:

a. The recognized gain or loss from the transaction will be:

= Amount realized - Adjusted basis

= $95000 - $35000

= $60000

Gain of $60000 will be recognized

b. The recognized gain or loss from the transaction will be:

= Amount realized - Adjusted basis

= $40000 - $19000

= $21000

Gain of $21000 is recognized

c. The recognized gain or loss from the transaction will be:

= Amount realized - Adjusted basis

= $9000 - $15000

= -$6000

Loss of $6000 is recognized

d. In this case, no gain or loss will be recognized.