Roberts basis in his texas corporation stock is 100000 what


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 a 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. $175,000 gain

b. $25,000 gain

c. No gain or loss is recognized

d. $25,000 loss

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