Capital Gain (Loss) and Recapture of Depreciation. For each of the following cases, compute the total taxes resulting from the sale of the asset. Assume a 34 percent ordinary tax rate. The asset was purchased for $75,000 3 years ago and has a book value (undepreciated value) of $40,000.
(a) The asset is sold for $80,000.
(b) The asset is sold for $70,000.
(c) The asset is sold for $40,000.
(d ) The asset is sold for $38,000.