Required: a. Compute Sigma's taxable income assuming that it used the straight-line method to calculate depreciation on the building and has no nonrecaptured Section 1231 losses. b. Recompute taxable income assuming that Sigma sold the securities for $169,400 rather than $73,750.
Required: a. Compute Sigma's taxable income assuming that it used the straight-line method to calculate depreciation on the building and has no nonrecaptured Section 1231 losses. b. Recompute taxable income assuming that Sigma sold the securities for $169,400 rather than $73,750.
Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:This year, Sigma, Incorporated generated $637,500 income from its routine business operations. In addition, the corporation sold the
following assets, all of which were held for more than 12 months:
Initial
Basis
$ 165,200
110,800
Accumulated
Depreciation
$0
88,640
223,500
206,000
Marketable securities
Production equipment
Business realty:
Land
Building.
"Through date of sale.
Required:
a. Compute Sigma's taxable income assuming that it used the straight-line method to calculate depreciation on the building and has
no nonrecaptured Section 1231 losses.
b. Recompute taxable income assuming that Sigma sold the securities for $169,400 rather than $73,750.
Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below.
Sale Price
$ 73,750
38,000
0
61,800
236,750
231,000
Required A Required B
Compute Sigma's taxable income assuming that it used the straight-line method to calculate depreciation on the building and
has no nonrecaptured Section 1231 losses.
Taxable income
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