Susan owns a car that she uses exclusively for personal


Question - Susan owns a car that she uses exclusively for personal purposes. Its original cost was $26,000, and the fair market value is $12,000. She exchanges the car and $18,000 cash for a new car.

a. Calculate Susan's realized and recognized gain or loss.

b. Calculate Susan's basis for the new car.

c. Determine when Susan's holding period for the new car begins.

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