James corporation exchanges a building (fair market value is $800,000, the adjusted basis is $600,000) that have a $100,000 mortgage for another building owned by Pete Corporation (fair market value is $1,100,000, the adjusted basis is $600,000) that is encumbered by a $400,000 mortgage. Each party assumed the mortgage on the building received. What are James's and Pete's recognized gains on the exchange, respectively? a. 0, 0 b. 0, $300,000 c. $100,000, 0 d. $100,000, $400,000

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James corporation exchanges a building (fair market value is $800,000, the
adjusted basis is $600,000) that have a $100,000 mortgage for another building
owned by Pete Corporation (fair market value is $1,100,000, the adjusted basis is
$600,000) that is encumbered by a $400,000 mortgage. Each party assumed the
mortgage on the building received.
What are James's and Pete's recognized gains on the exchange, respectively?
a. 0, 0
b. 0, $300,000
c. $100,000, 0
d. $100,000, $400,000
Transcribed Image Text:James corporation exchanges a building (fair market value is $800,000, the adjusted basis is $600,000) that have a $100,000 mortgage for another building owned by Pete Corporation (fair market value is $1,100,000, the adjusted basis is $600,000) that is encumbered by a $400,000 mortgage. Each party assumed the mortgage on the building received. What are James's and Pete's recognized gains on the exchange, respectively? a. 0, 0 b. 0, $300,000 c. $100,000, 0 d. $100,000, $400,000
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