Dexer Corporation Is Owned 70% by Amy and 30% by Brad

question 58

Multiple Choice

Dexer Corporation is owned 70% by Amy and 30% by Brad. Dexer Corporation owns Eagle Corporation stock with a $50,000 adjusted basis and a $30,000 FMV. The stock is not disqualified property. As part of a complete liquidation, the Eagle Corporation stock is distributed to Amy. Amy's basis in her Dexer stock is $40,000. Dexer Corporation will recognize

• A)no loss.
• B)a $10,000 loss.
• C)a $20,000 loss.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, which is typically a minimal amount not reflective of the market value.

Installment Note

A debt instrument that requires a series of payments over time, often including both interest and principal.

Annual End-Of-Year

A term typically referring to financial transactions or reports that are calculated, summarized, or finalized at the end of the fiscal year.

Journal Entries

Records of financial transactions in the accounting system, detailing the accounts affected and whether they are debits or credits.