Taxpayer has a plant where she acquired a machine for $17,000. Over time, depreciation of $9,000 was claimed. In the current year, taxpayer sells the asset for $22,000. What is the amount and nature of the gain/loss from the sale?

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The amount and nature of the gain/loss from the sale

Taxpayer has a plant where she acquired a machine for
$17,000. Over time, depreciation of $9,000 was claimed. In
the current year, taxpayer sells the asset for $22,000. What is
the amount and nature of the gain/loss from the sale?
Transcribed Image Text:Taxpayer has a plant where she acquired a machine for $17,000. Over time, depreciation of $9,000 was claimed. In the current year, taxpayer sells the asset for $22,000. What is the amount and nature of the gain/loss from the sale?
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