Foreaker LLC sold a piece of land that it uses in its business for $52,000. Foreaker bought the land two years ago for $42,500. What is the amount and character of Foreaker's gain?

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The gain on the sale of the land is $9,500 ($52,000 - $42,500). Since the land was held for more than one year and was used in Foreaker's business, the gain is classified as a §1231 gain.

Foreaker LLC Sold a Piece of Land That It Uses