What gain would be recognized from this sale include both


Zeke, a wealthy farmer, constructed a barn in March 1986 for $10,000. He claimed $6,500 of accelerated depreciation while straight line depreciation would have been only $5,600. He sells the barn for $8,900. If he had no other Section 1231 transactions, what gain would be recognized from this sale? Include both the amount and the nature of the gain.

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