The stock of Quail Corporation is held as follows: 85% by Pheasant Corporation and 15% by Gisela,

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The stock of Quail Corporation is held as follows: 85% by Pheasant Corporation and 15% by Gisela, an individual. Quail Corporation is liquidated in December of the current year pursuant to a plan adopted earlier in the year. At the time of its liquidation, Quail Corporation has assets with a basis of $730,000 and fair market value of $1 million. Quail Corporation distributes the property pro rata to Pheasant Corporation and to Gisela.

a. Compute Quail's recognized gain or loss on the distribution of property to Pheasant.

b. Compute Quail's recognized gain or loss on the distribution of property to Gisela.

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South Western Federal Taxation 2018 Corporations Partnerships Estates And Trusts

ISBN: 1389

41st Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Annette Nellen, David M. Maloney

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