Ryan Corporation sells a commercial building and land. The sales proceeds attributable to the building is $145,000. When purchased, the building is allocated $75,000 of the purchase price. The firm has depreciated the building using the MACRS rules. The MACRS deductions taken total $60,000. What is the amount and character of Ryan's recognized gain?

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The Answer of Ryan Corporation sells a commercial building and land. The sales proceeds attributable to the building is $145,000. When purchased, the building is allocated $75,000 of the purchase price. The firm has depreciated the building using the MACRS rules. The MACRS deductions taken total $60,000. What is the amount and character of Ryan's recognized gain?

Ryan Corporation Sells a Commercial Building and Land