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Which of the following are Section 1231 assets? Explain. Assume all the items have been held long-term.
Section 1231 assets is a type of assets, defined by section 1231 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Section 1231 asset is real or depreciable business property held for more than one year.
Examples of section 1231 assets include buildings, machinery, land, timber, and other natural resources, unharvested crops, cattle, livestock, and leaseholds that are at least one year old. However, section 1231 property does not include poultry and certain other animals, patents, inventions, and inventory–such as goods held for sale to customers.