Jack Exchanged Land with an Adjusted Basis of $65,000 Subject

question 660

Multiple Choice

Jack exchanged land with an adjusted basis of $65,000 subject to a liability of $22,000 for $50,000 (FMV) of stock owned by Hayden. Hayden takes the land subject to the liability. Jack incurs $500 of selling expenses. What is the amount of Jack's realized gain on the exchange?

• A) ($14,000) loss
• B) $7,000 gain
• C) $6,500 gain
• D) ($14,500) loss

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