Cosmo Inc.purchased an asset costing $67,500 by paying $13,500 cash at date of purchase and giving the seller a 5-year interest-bearing note for the $54,000 balance.Cosmo's tax basis in the asset is $13,500.

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Cosmo's tax basis in the asset is the total cost of the asset, which includes both the cash paid and the note payable, totaling $67,500.

Cosmo Incpurchased an Asset Costing $67,500 by Paying $13,500 Cash at at Date