Ashburn reported a $105,000 net §1231 gain in year 6. Assuming Ashburn reported$60,000 of nonrecaptured §1231 losses during years 1-5, what amount of Ashburn's net§1231 gain for year 6, if any, is treated as ordinary income?

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The nonrecaptured §1231 losses from previous years must be recaptured as ordinary income. Therefore, $60,000 of the $105,000 net §1231 gain in year 6 is treated as ordinary income.

Ashburn Reported a $105,000 Net §1231 Gain in Year 6