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Question - Refer to the material in the preceding problem. Timberlake locates suitable property that the owner would sell for $4,800,000 although the property appraises at only $4,250,000. Carroll Corporation is willing to purchase this property for the $4,800,000 asking price. It would then trade this property to Timberlake for its property, but Timberlake would have to pay it $300,000 in addition to transferring the property. What are the tax consequences? Preceding problem: The Timberlake Corporation has an opportunity to sell its manufacturing facility to Carroll Corporation for $4,500,000. The property has a basis of $2,000,000, and the prospective purchaser is willing to wait up to six months for occupancy to allow Timberlake time to locate and purchase new facilities. Timberlake's tax rate is 21 percent. What alternatives should Timberlake consider, and what are the tax consequences of the alternatives?