Nebula Corporation Distributes Property Worth $100,000, Basis of $50,000, to a Shareholder

question 3

Multiple Choice

Nebula Corporation distributes property worth $100,000, basis of $50,000, to a shareholder in a distribution that is a qualifying stock redemption.The property is subject to a liability of $90,000, which the shareholder assumes.The basis of the property to the shareholder is:

• A)$40,000.
• B)$50,000.
• C)$90,000.
• D)$100,000.
• E)None of the above.

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