In the Current Year, Dove Corporation (E & P of $1

question 34

Multiple Choice

In the current year, Dove Corporation (E & P of $1 million) distributes all of its property in a complete liquidation. Alexandra, a shareholder, receives land having a fair market value of $200,000. Dove Corporation had purchased the land as an investment three years ago for $125,000, and the land was distributed subject to a $100,000 liability. Alexandra took the land subject to the $100,000 liability. What is her basis in the land?

• A) $0
• B) $100,000
• C) $125,000
• D) $200,000
• E) None of these

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