Calculate the basis in new plant


Response to the following problem:

Teresa's manufacturing plant is destroyed by fire. The plant has an adjusted basis of $260,000, and Teresa receives insurance proceeds of $400,000 for the loss. Teresa reinvests $425,000 in a replacement plant.

a. Calculate Teresa's recognized gain if she elects to utilize the involuntary conversion provision.

b. Calculate Teresa's basis in the new plant.

 

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