Income Tax Fundamentals 2020
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Author: WHITTENBURG
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Chapter 4, Problem 4MCQ
Vijay sells land and receives $5,000 cash, a motorcycle worth $1,600, and two tickets to the Super Bowl with a total face value (cost) of $800 but worth $1,200. In addition, the buyer assumes the mortgage on the land of $12,000. What is Vijay's amount received in this transaction?
- $5,000
- $7,800
- $8,200
- $19,800
- $20,200
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