Answer:
Explanation:
a. Bruce's basis in the land at the time of the sale is Arnold's basis+Cost of improvement = 100,000+130,000 = $ 230,000
b. When computing his realized gain, what amount does Bruce use as the selling price and as the contract price?
Selling price is $360,000 (given)
Contract price is $240,000
Contract price = Selling price - Mortgage on loan = 360,000 - 120,000 = $240,000
c. Bruce's total realized gain on the sale is $120,000 but his recognized gain in the year of the sale is $45,000
Total gain = Total selling price - Bruce's adjusted basis - Selling expenses = 360,000 - 230,000 - 10,000 = $120,000
Installment sale gain = Total gain/Contract price * Payments received = (120,000/240,000)*90,000 = $45,000