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    Oct 10, 2017, 09:20 AM
    How do I record the gain/loss on a sale of land for the company that I work for?
    I need to know how to record the journal entries for gain on sale of land. The facts are as follows:
    Purchase Price $ 1,666,165.75
    Cost Basis $346,936.72

    Closing Costs:
    Commission $ 99,969.94
    Title Policy $ 8,899.00
    Other Title Charges $ 412.26
    Tax Certificate $ 76.58
    Survey $ 2,500.00
    County Prop Taxes $ 7,795.63
    Attorney Fees $ 2,192.50

    Net Proceeds $ 1,544,319.84
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    Oct 10, 2017, 09:38 AM
    What do you think it should be.. post your answer then we will help by telling you if you are right or not. Site rules REQUIRE it.
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    Oct 10, 2017, 12:18 PM
    Dr. Cash $1,544,319.84 (net proceeds)
    Dr. Selling costs 121,845.91
    Cr. Land 346,936.72
    Cr. Gain on Sale 1,319,229.03


    The first time I booked this, I did the following:

    Dr. Cash $1,544,319.84
    Cr. Land 346,936.72
    Cr. Gain on Sale 1,197,383.12

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