Grayson has an asset used in his business. He exchanges it for a like-kind asset owned by Eli. (Grayson and Eli are unrelated). The basis of Grayson's asset is $40,000 and he gives Eli $20,000 cash plus the asset in exchange for Eli's asset, which is worth $36,000. Eli's basis in his original asset is $10,000. What is Eli's gain or loss?
$20,000 gain realized and recognized.
$26,000 gain realized and recognized.
$0 gain recognized.
$0 loss recognized.