Question

Kareem owns a pickup truck that he uses exclusively in his business. The adjusted basis is $22,000, and the fair market value is $14,000. In March 2019, Kareem exchanges the truck for another truck (worth $14,000) that he will use exclusively in his business.

1. What are Kareem’s realized and recognized gain or loss?

Answer 1

The "Kareem" realized loss on the exchange is $8000.

Step-by-step explanation:

The adjusted basis is = $22000

"Fair market value" is = $14000

"Kareem" exchanges the truck for another truck = worth $14000

"Realized gain" or "Realized loss = basis in the truck - exchange value

Realized gain or loss = $22000 - $14000

Realized gain or loss = $8000

Kareem's loss on the exchange is $8000.

There is no "recognized gain" or "recognized loss" because the exchange is like a kind exchange which is not documented.