Shari exchanges an office building in New Orleans (adjusted basis of $700,000) for an apartment building in Baton
Rouge (fair market value of $900,000).In addition, she receives $100,000 of cash.Shari's recognized gain is
$100,000 and her basis for the apartment building is $800,000 ($700,000 adjusted basis + $100,000 recognized gain).

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Shari's recognized gain is $300,000, which is the lesser of the gain realized ($300,000, calculated as the fair market value of the apartment building plus cash received [$900,000 + $100,000] minus the adjusted basis of the office building [$700,000]) or the boot received ($100,000). However, the correct calculation for the basis of the new property is the fair market value of the apartment building ($900,000) minus the gain not recognized ($200,000, which is the gain realized minus the boot received) or plus the loss if realized, which results in a basis of $700,000 for the apartment building, not $800,000.

Shari Exchanges an Office Building in New Orleans (Adjusted Basis