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Sean has a real estate asset used in his business. He exchanges it for a like-kind real estate asset owned
by Kelly. (Sean and Kelly are not related.) The basis of Seans asset is $50,000. He gives Kelly $10,000
cash plus the asset in exchange for Kellys asset, which is worth $46,000. Kellys basis in his original
asset is $10,000. What is Kellys recognized gain or loss?
a. $0.
b. $10,000.
c. $26,000.
d. $36,000.

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