Last Year, Darby Contributed Land (Basis of $60,000 and Fair

Multiple Choice

Last year, Darby contributed land (basis of $60,000 and fair market value of $80,000) to the Seagull LLC in exchange for a 25% interest in the LLC. In the current year, the LLC distributes the land (now worth $82,000) to Shelby, who is also a 25% owner. Immediately prior to the distribution, Darby's basis in the LLC was $70,000, while Shelby's basis in the LLC was $110,000. How much gain or loss must be recognized and by whom? What is Shelby's basis in the property she receives and Darby's basis in her partnership interest following the distribution?

A) No gain or loss; Shelby's basis in the property is $80,000; Darby's basis in interest is $70,000.
B) $20,000 gain recognized by Darby; Shelby's basis in the property is $80,000; Darby's basis in interest is $90,000.
C) $22,000 gain recognized by Darby; Shelby's basis in the property is $82,000; Darby's basis in interest is $92,000.
D) $20,000 gain recognized by Shelby; Shelby's basis in the property is $80,000; Darby's basis in interest is $90,000.
E) $22,000 gain recognized by Shelby; Shelby's basis in the property is $82,000; Darby's basis in interest is $92,000.