Jalen transferred his 10 percent interest to Wolverine Company as part of a complete liquidation of the company. In the exchange, he received land with a fair market value of $100,000. Jalen's basis in the Wolverine stock was $50,000. The land had a basis to Wolverine Company of $80,000. What amount of gain does Jalen recognize in the exchange and what is his basis in the land he receives?

Jalen transferred his 10 percent interest to Wolverine Company as part of a complete liquidation of the company. In the exchange, he received land with a fair market value of $100,000. Jalen's basis in the Wolverine stock was $50,000. The land had a basis to Wolverine Company of $80,000. What amount of gain does Jalen recognize in the exchange and what is his basis in the land he receives?


A) $50,000 gain recognized and a basis in the land of $100,000.

B) $50,000 gain recognized and a basis in the land of $80,000.

C) No gain recognized and a basis in the land of $80,000.

D) No gain recognized and a basis in the land of $50,000.


Answer: A


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