Hank owns a gym called Ultimate Fitness. During the past year, Hank sold his facility to purchase a larger building with a parking lot. He received sales proceeds of $125,000 form the buyer. He paid a sales commission to his broker of $6,500. The building had an original cost of $105,00 and had accumulated depreciation for tax purposes of $15,825. What is Hank's realized gain or loss on the sale?

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Hank owns a gym called Ultimate Fitness. During the past year, Hank sold
his facility to purchase a larger building with a parking lot. He received
sales proceeds of $125,000 form the buyer. He paid a sales commission to
his broker of $6,500. The building had an original cost of $105,00 and had
accumulated depreciation for tax purposes of $15,825. What is Hank's
realized gain or loss on the sale?
Transcribed Image Text:Hank owns a gym called Ultimate Fitness. During the past year, Hank sold his facility to purchase a larger building with a parking lot. He received sales proceeds of $125,000 form the buyer. He paid a sales commission to his broker of $6,500. The building had an original cost of $105,00 and had accumulated depreciation for tax purposes of $15,825. What is Hank's realized gain or loss on the sale?
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