William buys land for $40,000 cash. Ten years later, when the land has dropped in value to $30,000, William sells it to his wife Susan at its fair market value, $30,000. What are the income tax consequences to William of the sale to his wife

Respuesta :

The income tax consequences to William on the sale is that he realizes loss in the amount of $10,000 but does not recognize that loss.

Realized loss = Purchase cost - Sales cost

Realized loss = $40,000 - $30,000

Realized loss = $10,000

Hence, the income tax consequences to William on the sale is that he realizes loss in the amount of $10,000 but does not recognize that loss.

Therefore, the Option A is correct.

Missing options includes "William realizes and recognizes loss in the amount of $10,000.  William realizes and recognizes zero gain or loss. William realizes loss in the amount of $10,000 but does not recognize that loss. None of the above."

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