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During 2020, CDE Corporation (An S Corporation Since Its Inception

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During 2020, CDE Corporation (an S corporation since its inception in 2018)liquidates by distributing a parcel of land to its sole shareholder, Clark. The fair market value of the land at the time of the distribution was $100,000 and CDE's tax basis in the property was $30,000. Before considering the effects of the distribution, Clark's basis in his CDE stock was $40,000. What amount of gain (loss), if any, does CDE recognize on the distribution? What amount of income or loss, if any, does Clark recognize on the distribution and what is his basis in the land?

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CDE recognizes $70,000 of gain on the di...

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