Magenta Corporation Acquired Land in a § 351 Exchange One

question 29

Multiple Choice

Magenta Corporation acquired land in a § 351 exchange one year ago.The land had a basis of $400,000 and a fair market value of $480,000 on the date of the transfer.Magenta Corporation has two equal shareholders,Mark and Megan,who are father and daughter.Magenta Corporation adopts a plan of liquidation in the current year.On this date,the land has decreased in value to $360,000.Magenta Corporation sells the land for $360,000 and distributes the proceeds pro rata to Mark and Megan.What amount of loss may Magenta Corporation recognize on the sale of the land?

• A)$0.
• B)$20,000.
• C)$40,000.
• D)$130,000.
• E)None of the above.

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