Question

Ryan exchanged a car that he used in his business for the past 3 years for a new truck with a FMV of $25,000. This transaction took place at the end of the year. The adjusted basis of the car was $8,000 at the beginning of the year of disposition. Ryan paid $4,000 cash and assumed a note payable of $10,000 to be paid in $2,000 increments over the next 5 years. Ryan’s depreciation on the car for the year of disposition was $2,500. What is the gain (loss) recognized on the transaction?

Answer 1

The gain on the transaction is $5,500

Step-by-step explanation:

Gain on Transaction = Fair Value of Truck - Cash Paid - Note Payable - carrying value of car exchanged

= $25,000 - $4,000 - $10,000 - ( $8,000 - $2,500)

= $25,000 - $4,000 - $10,000 - $5,500

= $5,500 Gain