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Determine what the initial basis of an asset would be in the following situations: 1. purchase...

Determine what the initial basis of an asset would be in the following situations:

1. purchase of asset

2. Bargain Purchase

3. Lump-sum purchase

4. Property acquired by gift

5. Property acquired from a decedent

6. Property converted from personal use to business or income-producing use

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