During 2014, Paul sells the residential rental property for $300,000, which is acquired in 1994 for $150,000. Paul has claimed straight-line depreciation on the building of $57,525. What is th4e amount and nature of Paul's gain on the sale of the rental property? A. $207,525 Section 1231 gain. B. $150,000 Section 121 gain, $57,525 "unrecaptured depreciation". C. $167,400 Section 1231 gain, $57,525 ordinary income. D. $190,125 Section 1231 gain, $17,400 "unrecaptured depreciation". E. None of the above.

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During 2014, Paul sells the residential rental property for
$300,000, which is acquired in 1994 for $150,000. Paul has
claimed straight-line depreciation on the building of $57,525.
What is th4e amount and nature of Paul's gain on the sale of the
rental property?
A. $207,525 Section 1231 gain.
B. $150,000 Section 121 gain, $57,525 "unrecaptured
depreciation".
C. $167,400 Section 1231 gain, $57,525 ordinary income.
D. $190,125 Section 1231 gain, $17,400 "unrecaptured
depreciation".
E. None of the above.
Transcribed Image Text:During 2014, Paul sells the residential rental property for $300,000, which is acquired in 1994 for $150,000. Paul has claimed straight-line depreciation on the building of $57,525. What is th4e amount and nature of Paul's gain on the sale of the rental property? A. $207,525 Section 1231 gain. B. $150,000 Section 121 gain, $57,525 "unrecaptured depreciation". C. $167,400 Section 1231 gain, $57,525 ordinary income. D. $190,125 Section 1231 gain, $17,400 "unrecaptured depreciation". E. None of the above.
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