Steven owns an apartment building that he purchased ten years ago for $339,000. His current adjusted basis is $218,000 and his outstanding mortgage is $253,000. Steven sells the building for cash of $310,000 plus assumption of his mortgage. He pays commissions on the sale of $30,000, title transfer fees of $520, and an attorney at closing $900. What is Steven's recognized gain? Recognized gain
Steven owns an apartment building that he purchased ten years ago for $339,000. His current adjusted basis is $218,000 and his outstanding mortgage is $253,000. Steven sells the building for cash of $310,000 plus assumption of his mortgage. He pays commissions on the sale of $30,000, title transfer fees of $520, and an attorney at closing $900. What is Steven's recognized gain? Recognized gain
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Recognized Gain = Total Consideration - Selling Expenses
Total Consideration = Cash received + Assumption of Outstanding Mortagage
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