56. On January 1, 2018, Schmidt Industries purchased a new paint sprayer for $400,000. The salvage value after 5 years is estimated to be $100,000. The sprayer is depreciated by straight line depreciation for 5 years. On December 31, 2020, the sprayer is sold for $200,000. Which of the following is correct regarding the disposal of the sprayer? It results in a taxable gain of $100,000. It results in a taxable gain of $20,000. It results in a tax loss of $20,000. It results in a tax loss of $100,000.

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56. On January 1, 2018, Schmidt Industries purchased a new paint sprayer for $400,000. The salvage value after 5
years is estimated to be $100,000. The sprayer is depreciated by straight line depreciation for 5 years. On
December 31, 2020, the sprayer is sold for $200,000. Which of the following is correct regarding the disposal of
the sprayer?
It results in a taxable gain of $100,000.
It results in a taxable gain of $20,000.
It results in a tax loss of $20,000.
It results in a tax loss of $100,000.
Transcribed Image Text:56. On January 1, 2018, Schmidt Industries purchased a new paint sprayer for $400,000. The salvage value after 5 years is estimated to be $100,000. The sprayer is depreciated by straight line depreciation for 5 years. On December 31, 2020, the sprayer is sold for $200,000. Which of the following is correct regarding the disposal of the sprayer? It results in a taxable gain of $100,000. It results in a taxable gain of $20,000. It results in a tax loss of $20,000. It results in a tax loss of $100,000.
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