Assume that Osprey Corporation distributes the land to Pedro and the cash and equipment to Pittro. a. Determine Osprey's recognized gain or loss on the distribution of land. Osprey recognizes a of $ on the distribution of the land. b. Determine Osprey's recognized gain or loss on the distribution of the equipment. Osprey realizes a of $ on the equipment, of which $ is recognized.

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Osprey Corporation stock is owned by Pedro and Pittro, who are unrelated. Pedro and Pittro each
own 50% of the stock in the corporation. Osprey has the following assets (none of which were
acquired in a § 351 or contribution to capital transaction) that are distributed in complete
liquidation of the corporation.
Adjusted
Basis
Fair Market
Value
Cash
$340,800
$340,800
Land
Equipment
204,480
272,640
511,200
170,400
Assume that Osprey Corporation distributes the land to Pedro and the cash and equipment to
Pittro.
a. Determine Osprey's recognized gain or loss on the distribution of land.
Osprey recognizes a
of $
on the distribution of the land.
b. Determine Osprey's recognized gain or loss on the distribution of the equipment.
Osprey realizes a
of $
on the equipment, of which
is recognized.
Transcribed Image Text:Osprey Corporation stock is owned by Pedro and Pittro, who are unrelated. Pedro and Pittro each own 50% of the stock in the corporation. Osprey has the following assets (none of which were acquired in a § 351 or contribution to capital transaction) that are distributed in complete liquidation of the corporation. Adjusted Basis Fair Market Value Cash $340,800 $340,800 Land Equipment 204,480 272,640 511,200 170,400 Assume that Osprey Corporation distributes the land to Pedro and the cash and equipment to Pittro. a. Determine Osprey's recognized gain or loss on the distribution of land. Osprey recognizes a of $ on the distribution of the land. b. Determine Osprey's recognized gain or loss on the distribution of the equipment. Osprey realizes a of $ on the equipment, of which is recognized.
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