Answer:
Recognized Gain:
= Selling price - Net book value
= 230,000 - (150,000 - 40,000)
= $120,000
The amount of the gain that is unrecaptured Section 1250 gain:
= Selling Price - Cost of asset - Accumulated depreciation
= 230,000 - 150,000 - 40,000
= $40,000
Tax will be maximum rate of 25% as per IRS rules.
The cash to be charged at maximum of 20% is:
= Gain - Section 1250 gain
= 120,000 - 40,000
= $80,000