On January 7, 2021, Martin Corporation acquires two properties from a shareholder solely in exchange for stock in a transaction that qualifies under § 351. The shareholder's basis, the fair market value, and the built-in gain (loss) of each property are: Shareholder's Fair Market Built in Gain Basis Value or (Loss) Property 1 $597,200 $716,640 $119,440 Property 2 $1,015,240 $776,360 ($238,880) Net built-in loss ($119,440) Martin adopts a plan of liquidation later in the year and distributes Property 2 to a 30% shareholder when the property is worth $656,920. a. Compute Martin's basis in Property 1 and in Property 2 as of January 7, 2021. Martin's basis is Property 1 is a basis of $ Martin's basis in Property 2 is a basis of $ b. Compute Martin's realized and recognized loss on the liquidating distribution of Property 2. Martin has a realized loss of $ and a recognized loss of $

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On January 7, 2021, Martin Corporation acquires two properties from a shareholder solely in exchange for stock in a transaction that
qualifies under § 351. The shareholder's basis, the fair market value, and the built-in gain (loss) of each property are:
Shareholder's Fair Market Built in Gain
Basis
Value
or (Loss)
Property 1
$597,200
$716,640
$119,440
Property 2
$1,015,240
$776,360
($238,880)
Net built-in loss
($119,440)
Martin adopts a plan of liquidation later in the year and distributes Property 2 to a 30% shareholder when the property is worth $656,920.
a. Compute Martin's basis in Property 1 and in Property 2 as of January 7, 2021.
Martin's basis is Property 1 is a
basis of $
Martin's basis in Property 2 is a
basis of $
b. Compute Martin's realized and recognized loss on the liquidating distribution of Property 2.
Martin has a realized loss of $
and a recognized loss of $
Transcribed Image Text:On January 7, 2021, Martin Corporation acquires two properties from a shareholder solely in exchange for stock in a transaction that qualifies under § 351. The shareholder's basis, the fair market value, and the built-in gain (loss) of each property are: Shareholder's Fair Market Built in Gain Basis Value or (Loss) Property 1 $597,200 $716,640 $119,440 Property 2 $1,015,240 $776,360 ($238,880) Net built-in loss ($119,440) Martin adopts a plan of liquidation later in the year and distributes Property 2 to a 30% shareholder when the property is worth $656,920. a. Compute Martin's basis in Property 1 and in Property 2 as of January 7, 2021. Martin's basis is Property 1 is a basis of $ Martin's basis in Property 2 is a basis of $ b. Compute Martin's realized and recognized loss on the liquidating distribution of Property 2. Martin has a realized loss of $ and a recognized loss of $
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