What amount of gain does recognize in the exchange


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Jamie transferred 100% of his stock in Fox Company to Otter Corporation in a Type A merger. In exchange he received stock in Otter with at fair market value of $400,000 plus $600,000 in cash. Jamies tax basis in the Fox stock was $600,000.

What amount of gain does Jamie recognize in the exchange and what is his basis in the Otter stock he receives?

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