In 2022, depreciable property with a capital cost of $100,000 and a UCC balance of $79,400 at the end of the taxation year is sold for $103,000. The carrying value for accounting purposes was $83,400. What are the income tax consequences of the sale?
a. A capital gain of $1,500.
b. A capital gain of $3,000 and recapture of $20,600. (This option is correct. However, I'd like to know the solution step-by-step)
c. A capital gain of $23,600.
d. Recapture of $23,600.