What are the consequences of the sale to karen


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Karen is a single taxpayer and transfers property with a basis of $130,000 and a fair market value of $65,000 to the Southland Corp in exchange for shares of section 1244 stock. As the transfer qualifies under section 351, Karen takes a $130,000 basis in the Southland stock. In the current year, Karen sells the Southland stock for $40,000. What are the consequences of the sale to Karen? Explain.

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