Lucas owns a no depreciable capital asset purchased for $250,000 eight years ago. It is now subject to a $20,000 liability. During the current year, Lucas transfers the asset to Harper in exchange for $95,000 cash and a new vehicle with a fair market value of $85,000 for personal use. Harper also assumes the $20,000 liability. Determine the amount of Lucas's Long-Term Capital Gain or Loss.

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Lucas owns a no depreciable capital asset purchased for
$250,000 eight years ago. It is now subject to a $20,000
liability. During the current year, Lucas transfers the asset
to Harper in exchange for $95,000 cash and a new vehicle
with a fair market value of $85,000 for personal use.
Harper also assumes the $20,000 liability.
Determine the amount of Lucas's Long-Term Capital Gain
or Loss.
Transcribed Image Text:Lucas owns a no depreciable capital asset purchased for $250,000 eight years ago. It is now subject to a $20,000 liability. During the current year, Lucas transfers the asset to Harper in exchange for $95,000 cash and a new vehicle with a fair market value of $85,000 for personal use. Harper also assumes the $20,000 liability. Determine the amount of Lucas's Long-Term Capital Gain or Loss.
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