Key Corporation Distributes a Patent with an Indeterminable Value to Gary

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Multiple Choice

Key Corporation distributes a patent with an indeterminable value to Gary as part of a plan of complete liquidation. In addition, Gary receives $40,000 cash and land with a $70,000 FMV and a $30,000 adjusted basis. Gary's basis in the Key stock (a capital asset) surrendered is $120,000. If Gary relies on the open transaction doctrine, at the liquidation date he must recognize a

• A)$0 gain.
• B)$10,000 capital loss.
• C)$30,000 capital loss.
• D)$70,000 capital gain.

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Definitions:

Capital Outlay

Expenditures for acquiring fixed assets or adding to the value of an existing fixed asset with a useful life extending beyond the taxable year.

Cash Inflows

The total amount of money coming into a company from its operational, investing, and financial activities over a period.

Payback Period

The duration needed to recover the cost of an investment or project, typically expressed in years or months.

Annuity

An investment vehicle that delivers a steady series of payments to someone, often utilized to generate income for those who are retired.