Robin transferred her 60 percent interest to Cardinal Company as part of a complete liquidation of the company. In the exchange, she received land with a fair market value of $800,000. Robin's basis in the Cardinal stock was $900,000. The land had a basis to Cardinal Company of $1,000,000. What amount of loss does Cardinal recognize in the exchange and what is Robin's basis in the land she receives? The distribution was non-pro rata to Robin, a related person.

Robin transferred her 60 percent interest to Cardinal Company as part of a complete liquidation of the company. In the exchange, she received land with a fair market value of $800,000. Robin's basis in the Cardinal stock was $900,000. The land had a basis to Cardinal Company of $1,000,000. What amount of loss does Cardinal recognize in the exchange and what is Robin's basis in the land she receives? The distribution was non-pro rata to Robin, a related person.


A) $200,000 loss recognized by Cardinal and a basis in the land of $1,000,000 to Robin.

B) $200,000 loss recognized by Cardinal and a basis in the land of $800,000 to Robin.

C) No loss recognized by Cardinal and a basis in the land of $1,000,000 to Robin.

D) No loss recognized by Cardinal and a basis in the land of $800,000 to Robin.


Answer: D


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