Answer:
This gain is characterized on Proctor's tax return as $15,900 ordinary gain and $9,100 Section 1231 gain.
Explanation:
The following sorted schedule of Proctor's net Section 1231 gains and (losses) reported on its tax returns through 2019 are given in the question.
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
$-0- $(3,800) $9,040 $(15,900) $-0- $-0-
The explanation of the answer is now given as follows:
The $9,040 Section 1231 profit in 2016 made the loss of $3,800 Section 1231 loss in 2015 to be recaptured in 2016.
Consequently, the only loss that must be recaptured in 2020 is the 2017 Section 1231 loss.
Therefore, we have:
Section 1231 gain = Gain on the sale of business land in 2020 - Section 1231 loss in 2017 = $25,000 - $15,900 = $9,100
Therefore, this gain is characterized on Proctor's tax return as $15,900 ordinary gain and $9,100 Section 1231 gain.