Malcolm Receives a Liquidating Distribution of Land with a Fair

question 60

Short Answer

Malcolm receives a liquidating distribution of land with a fair market value of $14,000 and a basis of $19,000 from Blithe Corporation, an S corporation. Malcolm's basis in the stock is $21,000. What must Malcolm and Blithe report as income loss) from the property distribution?

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