Cubs Inc. was completely liquidated. In the exchange for his 20 percent interest, Ross received land with a fair market value of $200,000. Ross’s basis in the Cubs stock was $100,000. The land had a basis to Cubs Inc. of $50,000. What amount of gain does Ross recognise in the exchange and what is his basis in the land he receives?

a. No gain recognised and a basis in the land of $50,000. No gain recognised and a basis in the land of $100,000.

b. $100,000 gain recognised and a basis in the land of $100,000.

c. $100,000 gain recognised and a basis in the land of $200,000

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