During 2014, CDE Corporation (An S Corporation Since Its Inception

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During 2014, CDE Corporation (an S corporation since its inception in 2012) distributed a parcel of land to its sole shareholder Clark. The fair market value of the land at the time of the distribution was $80,000 and CDE's tax basis in the property was $30,000. Before considering the effects of the distribution, Clark's basis in his CDE stock was $10,000. What amount of gain, if any, does CDE recognize on the distribution? What amount of income, if any, does Clark recognize on the distribution and what is Clark's basis in his CDE stock after accounting for the distribution?

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