Gee Corporation Purchased Land from an Unrelated Corporation Several Years

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Essay

Gee Corporation purchased land from an unrelated corporation several years ago for $105,000. The land was used by Gee as a storage lot for company trucks. Gee sold the land to Wilkers, its 85%-owned subsidiary corporation, last year (July 3)for $115,000. The land was also used in Wilkers' trade or business. Wilkers Corporation sold the land this year (August 22)for $130,000 to a corporation that was not a member of the affiliated group. The $130,000 purchase price is to be collected in five equal, annual installments, commencing with the current year's sale date. What gains and losses are recognized, deferred, or restored by Gee and Wilkers Corporations?

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