Albatross Corporation acquired land for investment purposes in 2004 at a cost of $100,000. Albatross sold the land to Monty on December 30, 2019, and did not elect out of the installment method of accounting. The selling price of the property was $400,000. Monty made a cash down payment of $50,000 on the date of sale and executed a $350,000 note, payable in seven annual installments of $50,000 each plus interest at the rate of 6% per annum. The first installment of $50,000 was due in 2020 which Monty paid, plus interest of $21,000. Discuss the effect of this sale on Albatross's taxable income and its E & P account in 2019 and 2020.

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The Answer of Albatross Corporation acquired land for investment purposes in 2004 at a cost of $100,000. Albatross sold the land to Monty on December 30, 2019, and did not elect out of the installment method of accounting. The selling price of the property was $400,000. Monty made a cash down payment of $50,000 on the date of sale and executed a $350,000 note, payable in seven annual installments of $50,000 each plus interest at the rate of 6% per annum. The first installment of $50,000 was due in 2020 which Monty paid, plus interest of $21,000. Discuss the effect of this sale on Albatross's taxable income and its E & P account in 2019 and 2020.

Albatross Corporation Acquired Land for Investment Purposes in 2004 at a Cost