Question

Katsu Corp. distributes property to its shareholders as part of a complete liquidation. The fair market value of the property is $500,000, Katsu's adjusted basis in the property is $150,000, and the property is subject to a liability of $200,000. What amount of gain will Katsu recognize as a result of the transaction?

a. $150,000
b. $550,000
c. $300,000
d. $350,000

Answer 1

Gain will be $350000

So option (d) will be correct option

Step-by-step explanation:

We have given fair market value of the property = $500000

Basis in the property = $150000

Property is subjected to a liability of $200000

We have to fond the gain

Gain will be equal to

Gain = market value of the property - basis in the property

So gain = $500000-$150000 = $350000

So option (D) will be correct option