Renata Corporation purchased equipment in 2013 for $180,000 and has taken $83,000 of regular MACRS depreciation. Renata Corporation sells the equipment in 2015 for $110,000. What is the amount and character of Renata’s gain or loss?

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Renata Corporation purchased equipment in 2013 for $180,000 and has
taken $83,000 of regular MACRS depreciation. Renata Corporation sells the
equipment in 2015 for $110,000. What is the amount and character of Renata’s gain
or loss?

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Answer : Gain on sale if Equipment = $13,000 It is Short term Capital Gain

Working notes for the above answer is as under

Renata Corporation Amount in $
purchased equipment in 2013 180,000
regular MACRS depreciation taken 83000
WDV as per MACRS method 97,000
Less:
Sell the equipment for 110,000 110,000
gain on sale of equipment 13,000
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