The Stock in Crimson Corporation Is Owned by Angel and Melawi

Essay

The stock in Crimson Corporation is owned by Angel and Melawi, who are unrelated. Angel owns 60% and Melawi owns 40% of the stock. All of Crimson Corporation's assets were acquired by purchase. The following assets are to be distributed in complete liquidation of Crimson Corporation:
$\begin{array}{lrr}&\text { Adjusted } & \text { Fair Marke } \\&\text { Basis } & \text { Value }\\\text { Cash } & \$ 300,000 & \$ 300,000 \\\text { Inventory } & 110,000 & 100,000 \\\text { Equipment } & 180,000 & 200,000 \\\text { Land } & 460.000 & 400,000\end{array}$
a. What gain or loss, if any, would Crimson Corporation recognize if it distributes the cash, inventory, and equipment to Angel and the land to Melawi?
b. What gain or loss, if any, would Crimson Corporation recognize if it distributes the equipment and land to Angel and the cash and inventory to Melawi?