Solution
Tax value:
Cost 3 000 000
Less: allowances
2014: (3 000 000 x 40%) (1 200 000)
2015: (3 000 000 x 20%) (600 000)
Tax value at date of sale 1 200 000
Recoupment:
Proceeds (1 500 000) Ltd to Cost (3 000 000) less
Tax value (1 200 000) = 300 000