Multiple Choice
Magenta Corporation acquired land in a § 351 exchange one year ago. The land had a basis of $320,000 and a fair market value of $350,000 on the date of the transfer. Magenta Corporation has two shareholders, Mark (70%) and Megan (30%) , who are brother and sister. Magenta Corporation adopts a plan of liquidation in the current year. On this date, the land has decreased in value to $250,000. Magenta Corporation sells the land for $250,000 and distributes the proceeds pro rata to Mark and Megan. What amount of loss may Magenta Corporation recognize on the sale of the land?
A) $0
B) $21,000
C) $30,000
D) $70,000
E) None of the above
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