On January 7, 2021, Martin Corporation acquires two properties from a shareholder solely in exchange for stock in a transaction that qualifies under 351. The shareholder's basis, the fair market value, and the built-in gain (loss) of each property are: Shareholder's Fair Market Built in Gain Basis Value or (Loss) Property 1 $469,600 $563,520 $93,920 Property 2 $798,320

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On January 7, 2021, Martin Corporation acquires two properties from a shareholder solely in exchange for stock in a transaction that qualifies under § 351. The shareholder's basis, the fair market value, and the built-in gain (loss) of each property are: Shareholder's Fair Market Built in Gain Basis Value or (Loss) Property 1 $469,600 $563,520 $93,920 Property 2 $798,320 $610,480 ($187,840) Net built-in loss ($93,920) Martin adopts a plan of liquidation later in the year and distributes Property 2 to a 30% shareholder when the property is worth $516,560. a. Compute Martin's basis in Property 1 and in Property 2 as of January 7, 2021. Martin's basis is Property 1 is a carryover basis of $ Martin's basis in Property 2 is a stepped-down basis of $ b. Compute Martin's realized and recognized loss on the liquidating distribution of Property 2. Martin has a realized loss of $ and a recognized loss of $

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a.) Martin's basis in Property 1 is a carryover basis of $469,600 View the full answer