Whitney Exchanges Timberland Held as an Investment for Undeveloped Land

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Essay

Whitney exchanges timberland held as an investment for undeveloped land with a $300,000 FMV.Whitney's basis for the timberland is $150,000.Her tractor with a $15,000 basis and a $10,000 FMV is also transferred as part of the exchange.
a.What is the amount,if any,of gain or loss recognized on the transaction?
b.What is the basis of the undeveloped land?

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