Specialty Corporation Distributes Land to One of Its Shareholders, Sam

Essay

Specialty Corporation distributes land to one of its shareholders, Sam, as part of a plan of liquidation. The land, which was used in Specialty's business, has an adjusted basis of $50,000 and an FMV of $130,000 on the date of distribution. Sam's basis in Specialty Corporation stock is $100,000. What is the amount and character of the gain/loss recognized by Specialty Corporation? What is the amount and character of the gain/loss recognized by Sam?