Question

Texas Corporation is undergoing a complete liquidation and distributes land to​ Robert, one of its​ shareholders, in exchange for all of​ Robert's stock. The land has a basis of​ $300,000 and an FMV of​ $400,000 on Texas​ Corporation's books and is subject to a​ $325,000 liability. Robert assumes the liability on the property.​ Robert's basis in his Texas Corporation stock is​ $100,000. What is the amount of gain or loss recognized by Robert on the​ distribution?

a. $25,000 gain
b. $75,000 gain
c. $75,000 loss
d. $25,000 loss

Answer 1

Answer: d. $25,000 loss

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given in the question, the amount of gain or loss recognized by Robert on the​ distribution will be gotten by subtracting the liability of $325,000 from the land basis of $300,000. This will be:

= $325,000 - $300,000

= $25,000

This will be a loss since the liability is higher than the asset which is the land basis. Therefore, the amount of loss recognized by Robert on the​ distribution will be $25,000 loss.

The correct option is D.