K84. Mallory Quixotic purchased a generator for her art studio in Florida in May 20X5 at a cost of $8,000 because hurricanes and storms are a persistent weather problem. She also purchased supplies in December 20X5 for a cost of $1,500. She uses these supplies in her art studio on a regular basis. After a relatively tame hurricane season, Mallory decided to sell the generator for $8,500 to a merchant in New Orleans. She had taken depreciation of $1,250. A new source of paint material came out in 20X6 and Mallory sold her old supplies to a paint warehouse for $1,000. The tax consequences of these transactions to Mallory are:

K84. Mallory Quixotic purchased a generator for her art studio in Florida in May 20X5 at a cost of $8,000 because hurricanes and storms are a persistent weather problem. She also purchased supplies in December 20X5 for a cost of $1,500. She uses these supplies in her art studio on a regular basis. After a relatively tame hurricane season, Mallory decided to sell the generator for $8,500 to a merchant in New Orleans. She had taken depreciation of $1,250. A new source of paint material came out in 20X6 and Mallory sold her old supplies to a paint warehouse for $1,000. The tax consequences of these transactions to Mallory are:

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Chapter17: Property Transactions: §1231 And Recapture Provisions

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