Emma and Ruth are sisters. Emma sold two acres of land located next to Ruth's vacation home, which she purchased 3 years ago for $48,000, to Ruth for $45,000. Ruth owned the land for 16 months and then sold it to an adjoining neighbor for $ 47,600. How much gain or loss did Ruth recognize on the sale? - $400 loss - $2,600 gain $5,600 - No gain or loss -
Emma and Ruth are sisters. Emma sold two acres of land located next to Ruth's vacation home, which she purchased 3 years ago for $48,000, to Ruth for $45,000. Ruth owned the land for 16 months and then sold it to an adjoining neighbor for $ 47,600. How much gain or loss did Ruth recognize on the sale? - $400 loss - $2,600 gain $5,600 - No gain or loss -
Chapter1: The Individual Income Tax Return
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Transcribed Image Text:Emma and Ruth are sisters. Emma sold two acres of land located next to Ruth's
vacation home, which she purchased 3 years ago for $48,000, to Ruth for $45,000.
Ruth owned the land for 16 months and then sold it to an adjoining neighbor for $
47,600. How much gain or loss did Ruth recognize on the sale? - $400 loss - $2,600
gain $5,600 - No gain or loss
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