Arthur owns a tract of undeveloped land with an adjusted basis of $80,000. He sells the land to his brother, Paul, for $65,000, its fair marke value.

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Arthur owns a tract of undeveloped land with an
adjusted basis of $80,000. He sells the
land to his brother, Paul, for $65,000, its fair market
value.
a. What is Arthur's realized and recognized loss?
b. Three years later, Paul sells the land to Michael (an
unrelated party)
for $75,000. What is Paul's realized and recognized
gain?
Transcribed Image Text:Arthur owns a tract of undeveloped land with an adjusted basis of $80,000. He sells the land to his brother, Paul, for $65,000, its fair market value. a. What is Arthur's realized and recognized loss? b. Three years later, Paul sells the land to Michael (an unrelated party) for $75,000. What is Paul's realized and recognized gain?
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