What is the amount of jones recognized gain


During 2011, Jones transferred $10,000 cash and a building with an adjusted basis of $50,000 and a fair market value of $90,000 to Malibu Gardens Corporation in return for 90 percent of its only class of stock. In addition, for a bona fide business purpose, Malibu Gardens assumed the $65,000 outstanding mortgage on the building. What is the amount of Jones's recognized gain on the transfer?

a. $0

b. $5,000

c. $15,000

d. $25,000

e. None of the above

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