Answer:
Vanessa's tax basis in cook inc. $50,000
Explanation:
Given:
Cash = $20,000
Fair market value = $100,000
Adjusted basis = $40,000
Mortgage executed = $30,000
Now,
For the tax basis
cash $30,000
add; Land ( adjusted basis ) $40,000
less ; Mortgage $20,000
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Vanessa's tax basis in cook inc. $50,000
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