An individual entered into several exchanges during the current tax year. Which of the following exchanges is classified as like-kind?
A. Partnership interest for partnership interest.
B. Common stock for common stock.
C. Apartment building for unimproved land.
D. Manufacturing equipment for factory building.
Answer:C
Choice "c" is correct. Real property exchanged for other real property will be classified as a like-kind exchange (unless the property is in different countries).
Choice "a" is incorrect. Partnership interests are specifically excluded from like-kind exchange classification.
Choice "b" is incorrect. Common stock is specifically excluded from like-kind exchange classification.
Choice "d" is incorrect. Manufacturing equipment is not like-kind to a factory building. The factory building is real property and is only like-kind to other real property.