In 2019, Paul and Samantha entered into a §1031 like-kind exchange.  Paul exchanged an apartment building in Washington for Samantha’s apartment building in Oregon. Paul’s apartment building had a fair market value of $700,000 and an adjusted basis of $275,000.  Paul’s apartment building is also encumbered by a $150,000 mortgage. Samantha’s building has a fair market value of $500,000 and has an adjusted basis of $175,000.  Samantha will assume the mortgage on Paul’s apartment building. Samantha will also pay Paul $50,000 in cash.   1. What are Paul’s and Samantha’s realized and recognized gains or losses on the exchange? 2. What are Paul’s and Samatha’s bases in the new buildings acquired

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In 2019, Paul and Samantha entered into a §1031 like-kind exchange.  Paul exchanged an apartment building in Washington for Samantha’s apartment building in Oregon. Paul’s apartment building had a fair market value of $700,000 and an adjusted basis of $275,000.  Paul’s apartment building is also encumbered by a $150,000 mortgage. Samantha’s building has a fair market value of $500,000 and has an adjusted basis of $175,000.  Samantha will assume the mortgage on Paul’s apartment building. Samantha will also pay Paul $50,000 in cash.

 

1. What are Paul’s and Samantha’s realized and recognized gains or losses on the exchange?

2. What are Paul’s and Samatha’s bases in the new buildings acquired

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