Koch traded Machine 1 for Machine 2 when the fair market value of both machines was $49,500. Koch originally purchased Machine 1 for $76,000, and Machine 1's adjusted basis was $40,500 at the time of the exchange. Machine 2's seller purchased it for $64,500 and Machine 2's adjusted basis was $55,500 at the time of the exchange. What is Koch's adjusted basis in machine 2 after the exchange

$40,500.

Explanation:

Calculation for Koch's adjusted basis in machine 2 after the exchange

Based on the information given we were told that Machine 1's had adjusted basis of the amount of $40,500 at the time of the exchange which means that Koch's adjusted basis in machine 2 after the exchange will the amount of $40,500 which is Machine 1's adjusted basis .

Therefore Koch's adjusted basis in machine 2 after the exchange will be $40,500

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