Under the Terms of a Property Settlement Executed During the Current

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Essay

Under the terms of a property settlement executed during the current year, Cindy transferred a house worth $350,000 to her ex-husband, Carl. The property has a tax basis to Cindy of $300,000.
a.How much taxable gain or loss must be recognized by Cindy at the time of the transfer?
b.What is Carl's tax basis in the property he received from Cindy?

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