Five years ago, Westfield Company purchased manufacturing equipment for $120,000. This year, Westfield sold the equipment for $95,000. The accumulated MACRS depreciation on the equipment through the date of sale was $72,000. Determine the amount of Westfield's Section 1231 gain or loss recognized.

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Five years ago, Westfield Company purchased
manufacturing equipment for $120,000. This year,
Westfield sold the equipment for $95,000. The
accumulated MACRS depreciation on the equipment
through the date of sale was $72,000. Determine the
amount of Westfield's Section 1231 gain or loss
recognized.
Transcribed Image Text:Five years ago, Westfield Company purchased manufacturing equipment for $120,000. This year, Westfield sold the equipment for $95,000. The accumulated MACRS depreciation on the equipment through the date of sale was $72,000. Determine the amount of Westfield's Section 1231 gain or loss recognized.
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