Sophia sells a warehouse for $250,000 cash, and the buyer assumes Sophia's liability of $50,000 on the property. Sophia's adjusted basis in the warehouse is $180,000. What is the gain or loss Sophia will recognize on the sale?

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Sophia sells a warehouse for $250,000 cash,
and the buyer assumes Sophia's liability of
$50,000 on the property. Sophia's adjusted
basis in the warehouse is $180,000. What is
the gain or loss Sophia will recognize on the
sale?
Transcribed Image Text:Sophia sells a warehouse for $250,000 cash, and the buyer assumes Sophia's liability of $50,000 on the property. Sophia's adjusted basis in the warehouse is $180,000. What is the gain or loss Sophia will recognize on the sale?
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