In: Accounting
In year 0, Longworth Partnership purchased a machine for $57,250
to use in its business. In year 3, Longworth sold the machine for
$44,300. Between the date of the purchase and the date of the sale,
Longworth depreciated the machine by $24,900. (Loss amounts
should be indicated by a minus sign. Leave no answer blank. Enter
zero if applicable.)
a. What is the amount and character of the gain (loss)
Longworth will recognize on the sale?
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b. What is the amount and character of the gain (loss) Longworth will recognize on the sale if the sale proceeds are increased to $69,000?
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c. What is the amount and character of the gain (loss) Longworth will recognize on the sale if the sale proceeds are decreased to $20,200?
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SOLUTION :-
a. What is the amount and character of the gain (loss) Long worth will recognize on the sale?
| Particulars | Amount | 
| Amount realized | $44,300 | 
| Original basis | $57,250 | 
| Accumulated depreciation | $24,900 | 
| Adjusted basis | 
 = $57,250 - $24,900 = $32,350  | 
| Gain / loss recognized | 
 = $44,300 - $32,350 = $11,950  | 
| Ordinary Gain/(Loss) | $11,950 ( lessor of $24,900 or $11,950) | 
| §1231 gain | 
 = $11,950 - $11,950 = $0  | 
b. What is the amount and character of the gain (loss) Longworth will recognize on the sale if the sale proceeds are increased to $69,000?
| Particulars | Amount | 
| Amount realized | $69,000 | 
| Original basis | $57,250 | 
| Accumulated depreciation | $24,900 | 
| Adjusted basis | 
 = $57,250 - $24,900 = $32,350  | 
| Gain / loss recognized | 
 = $69,000 - $32,350 = $36,650  | 
| Ordinary Gain/(Loss) | $24,900 [ lessor of $24,900 or $36,650 ] | 
| §1231 gain | 
 = $36,650 - $24,900 = $11,750  | 
c. What is the amount and character of the gain (loss) Longworth will recognize on the sale if the sale proceeds are decreased to $20,200?
| Particulars | Amount | 
| Amount realized | $20,200 | 
| Original basis | $57,250 | 
| Accumulated depreciation | $24,900 | 
| Adjusted basis | 
 = $57,250 - $24,900 = $32,350  | 
| Gain / loss recognized | 
 = $20,200 - $32,350 = - $12,150  | 
| Ordinary Gain/(Loss) | $0 | 
| §1231 loss | 
 = - $12,150 - 0 = - $12,150  |