Question

If a taxpayer sells property for cash, the amount realized consists of the net proceeds from the sale. For each of the following, indicate the effect on the amount realized if:

a. The property is sold on credit. The amount realized includes both the cash received at the time of sale and the cash to be received in the future .
b. A mortgage on the property is assumed by the buyer. The assumption by the buyer of the seller's mortgage the amount realized by_______ .
c. A mortgage on the property of the buyer is assumed by the seller. The assumption by the seller of the buyer's mortgage the amount realized by______ .
d. The buyer acquires the property subject to a mortgage of the seller. The buyer's acquisition of the property subject to the mortgage of the seller the amount realized by_______ .
e. Stock that has a basis to the purchaser of $6,000 and a fair market value of $10,000 is received by the seller as part of the consideration. The receipt of the stock by the seller the amount realized by the seller by_________

Answer 1

a. Is answered

b. The amount realized increases.

As the mortgage is assumed by the buyer, the seller is now free of the debt in addition to making cash from selling. Realized value therefore increases.

c. The amount realized decreases.

As the mortgage is assumed by the seller, they will have to pay off the mortgage from the cash received therefore their realized value decreases.

d. Amount realized increases.

As the buyer is gets the property subject to the mortgage, they will be the ones making the mortgage payments instead of the seller so the seller's realized value will increase.

e. Realized value increases to $10,000.

The seller accepted the stock so the fair value will be the amount considered for the realized value.