Theo owns 51% and Lucy owns 49% of Candy Corporation's stock. Theo and Lucy are unrelated. One year before the complete liquidation of Candy Corporation, Theo transfers land (basis of $210,000, fair market value of $140,000) to Candy Corporation as a §351 contribution. 

Assume that Theo also contributed other property in the same transaction having a basis of $20,000 and fair market value of $120,000. In liquidation, Candy Corporation distributes the land to Lucy. At the time of the liquidation, the land is worth $130,000. 

How much loss, if any, will Candy Corporation recognize with respect to the distribution of the land? Explain and show calculations.

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