Key Corporation Distributes a Patent with an Indeterminable Value to Gary

question 69

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

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