Kelly Inherits Land Which Had a Basis to the Decedent

question 146

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, 2017, the date of the decedent's death. The executor distributes the land to Kelly on November 12, 2017, at which time the fair market value is $49,000. The fair market value on February 4, 2018, is $45,000. In filing the estate tax return, the executor elects the alternate valuation date. Kelly sells the land on June 10, 2018, 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

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