In January of 2020, Joseph converted a building from a personal use asset to a business use asset. At the time of the conversion, Joseph's adjusted basis in the building was $75,000 and the building had a fair market value of value of $60,000. În June of 2020, Joseph sold the building to another individual taxpayer for $55,000. What is the amount of taxable income (or tax deduction) that Joseph must include on his 2019 tax return?

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In January of 2020, Joseph converted a
building from a personal use asset to a
business use asset. At the time of the
conversion, Joseph's adjusted basis in the
building was $75,000 and the building had a
fair market value of value of $60,000. In June
of 2020, Joseph sold the building to another
individual taxpayer for $55,000. What is the
amount of taxable income (or tax deduction)
that Joseph must include on his 2019 tax
return?
Transcribed Image Text:In January of 2020, Joseph converted a building from a personal use asset to a business use asset. At the time of the conversion, Joseph's adjusted basis in the building was $75,000 and the building had a fair market value of value of $60,000. In June of 2020, Joseph sold the building to another individual taxpayer for $55,000. What is the amount of taxable income (or tax deduction) that Joseph must include on his 2019 tax return?
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