SunTech Enterprises sold equipment for $45,000. The equipment was originally purchased for $30,000, and at the time of the sale, the equipment had accumulated depreciation of $25,000. Calculate the gain or loss to be recorded on the sale of equipment.

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Chapter14: Property Transactions: Capital Gains And Losses, § 1231, And Recapture Provisions
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SunTech Enterprises sold equipment for $45,000. The equipment was
originally purchased for $30,000, and at the time of the sale, the equipment had
accumulated depreciation of $25,000. Calculate the gain or loss to be
recorded on the sale of equipment.
Transcribed Image Text:SunTech Enterprises sold equipment for $45,000. The equipment was originally purchased for $30,000, and at the time of the sale, the equipment had accumulated depreciation of $25,000. Calculate the gain or loss to be recorded on the sale of equipment.
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