Ball Corporation Owns 80% of Net Corporation's Stock and Jack

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Ball Corporation owns 80% of Net Corporation's stock and Jack owns the remaining 20% of Net Corporation's stock.Ball's basis in the Net stock is $200,000 and Jack's basis in the Net stock is $100,000.Under a plan of complete liquidation,Ball Corporation receives property with an adjusted basis of $400,000 and an FMV of $800,000 and Jack receives property with an adjusted basis of $50,000 and an FMV of $200,000.Ball and Jack's recognized gains on the liquidation are:

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Adjusting Entry

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Income Statement

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Accrued Salaries

Salaries that have been earned by employees but have not yet been paid or recorded in the company's accounts.

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