Kelly Inherits Land Which Had a Basis to the Decedent

question 20

Multiple Choice

Kelly inherits land which had a basis to the decedent of $95,000 and a fair market value of $50,000 on August 4,2013,the date of the decedent's death.The executor distributes the land to Kelly on November 12,2013,at which time the fair market value is $49,000.The fair market value on February 4,2014,is $45,000.In filing the estate tax return,the executor elects the alternate valuation date.Kelly sells the land on June 10,2014,for $48,000.What is her recognized gain or loss?

• A)($1,000).
• B)($2,000).
• C)($47,000).
• D)$1,000.
• E)None of the above.