Mary Receives a Liquidating Distribution from Snell Corporation as Part

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Essay

Mary receives a liquidating distribution from Snell Corporation as part of a redemption of all of its stock. Mary's basis in the Snell stock is $10,000. In exchange for her stock, Mary receives property with an $8,000 basis and a $15,000 FMV that is subject to a $3,000 mortgage. Mary also receives cash of $5,000. What is Mary's recognized gain?

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