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The stock in Rhea Corporation is owned by Jennifer (80%) and Lucy (20%) , mother and daughter. In a liquidation of the corporation in the current year, Rhea distributes land that it purchased two years ago for $675,000 to Lucy. The property has a fair market value on the date of distribution of $450,000. One year later, Lucy sells the land for $400,000. What loss, if any, will Rhea Corporation recognize with respect to the distribution of land?


A) $0.
B) $45,000.
C) $225,000.
D) $275,000.
E) None of the above.

F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Acquiring Corporation transfers $500,000 stock and land with a value of $400,000 (basis of $250,000) to Target for most of its assets. The assets not acquired in the "Type A" reorganization are distributed to Target's shareholder, Tia. They are valued at $100,000 (basis of $120,000). Acquiring stock and the land also are distributed to Tia in exchange for her stock in Target. Tia's basis in her stock is $650,000. What is the gain or loss recognized by Acquiring, Target, and Tia on this restructuring? What is Tia's basis in the Acquiring stock?

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Bobcat Corporation redeems all of Zed's 4,000 shares and distributes to him 2,000 shares of Van Corporation stock plus $50,000 cash. Zed's basis in his 20% interest in Bobcat is $100,000 and the stock's value is $250,000. At the time Bobcat is acquired by Van, the accumulated earnings and profits of Bobcat are $200,000 and of Van are $75,000. How does Zed treat this transaction for tax purposes?


A) No gain is recognized by Zed in this reorganization.
B) Zed reports a $50,000 recognized dividend.
C) Zed reports a $50,000 recognized capital gain.
D) Zed reports a $40,000 recognized dividend and a $10,000 capital gain.
E) Not enough information is available to determine proper treatment.

F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

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Purple Corporation has two equal shareholders, Joshua and Ellie, who are father and daughter. One year ago, the two shareholders transferred properties to Purple in a ยง 351 exchange. Joshua transferred land (basis of $600,000, fair market value of $450,000) and securities (basis of $70,000, fair market value of $250,000) , while Ellie transferred equipment (basis of $420,000, fair market value of $700,000) . In the current year, Purple Corporation adopts a plan of liquidation, sells all of its assets, and distributes the proceeds pro rata to Joshua and Ellie. The only loss realized upon disposition of the properties was with respect to the land that had decreased in value to $310,000 and was sold for this amount. Purple never used the land for any business purpose during the time it was owned by the corporation. What amount of loss can Purple Corporation recognize on the sale of the land?


A) $0.
B) $140,000.
C) $150,000.
D) $290,000.
E) None of the above.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Pursuant to a complete liquidation, Lilac Corporation distributes the following assets to its unrelated shareholders: land held for three years as an investment (basis of $300,000, fair market value of $600,000) , inventory (basis of $100,000, fair market value of $80,000) , and marketable securities held for four years as an investment (basis of $200,000, fair market value of $240,000) . What are the tax consequences to Lilac Corporation as a result of the liquidation?


A) Lilac Corporation would recognize no gain or loss on the liquidation.
B) Lilac Corporation would recognize a net capital gain of $320,000.
C) Lilac Corporation would recognize a net capital gain of $340,000 and an ordinary loss of $20,000.
D) Lilac Corporation would recognize a net capital gain of $340,000.
E) None of the above.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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For corporate restructurings, meeting the ยง 368 reorganization "Type" requirements is all that needs to be considered when planning the structure of the transaction.

A) True
B) False

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Pursuant to a liquidation, Coral Corporation distributes to Lucinda, a shareholder, land (basis of $90,000, fair market value of $200,000). The land is subject to a $75,000 liability. Lucinda will have a basis of $125,000 in the land.

A) True
B) False

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The basis for the acquiring corporation in the target's assets is increased by any gain recognized by the target.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) The dollar amounts involved in reorganizations are generally substantial; thus, it is important that the financial and tax treatment of the reorganization is consistent.
B) A letter ruling indicates the income tax treatment the IRS will apply to the proposed corporate restructuring transaction.
C) Careful planning can ensure that all gains recognized by individual shareholders receive beneficial dividend treatment.
D) Corporations prefer to recognize capital gains on reorganizations because they can offset the capital losses they may have.
E) None of the statements is true.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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During the current year, Ecru Corporation is liquidated and distributes its only asset, land, to Kena, the sole shareholder. On the date of distribution, the land has a basis of $250,000, a fair market value of $650,000, and is subject to a liability of $500,000. Kena, who takes the land subject to the liability, has a basis of $120,000 in the Ecru stock. With respect to the distribution of the land, which of the following statements is correct?


A) Kena recognizes a gain of $530,000.
B) Ecru Corporation recognizes a gain of $250,000.
C) Kena recognizes a gain of $30,000.
D) Kena has a basis of $250,000 in the land.
E) None of the above.

F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

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Indigo has a basis of $1 million in the stock of Owl Corporation, a subsidiary in which it owns 100% of all classes of stock. Indigo purchased the stock in Owl 10 years ago. In the current year, Indigo liquidates Owl and acquires assets worth $1.2 million. At the time of its liquidation, Owl Corporation had a basis of $800,000 in the assets and E & P of $500,000. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the liquidation?


A) Owl recognizes a gain of $400,000.
B) Indigo has an $800,000 basis in the assets.
C) Owl's E & P of $500,000 is eliminated.
D) Indigo recognizes a gain of $200,000.
E) None of the above.

F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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The gains shareholders recognize as a part of a corporate reorganization may be treated a dividend to the extent of the corporation's E & P.

A) True
B) False

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