| The best way to explain how the basis of purchased property is determined is __________. |
| a. | The lower of fair market value (FMV) or the adjusted basis for the seller. |
| b. | The adjusted basis of the property in the hands of the seller. |
| c. | The fair market value (FMV) of similar property. |
| d. | The purchase price of the property plus certain costs incurred at the time of purchase. |
| The best way to explain how the basis of purchased property is determined is __________. |
The basis of purchased property is The purchase price of the property plus certain costs incurred at the time of purchase. Option D is correct