Blue Corp. purchased 100% of the stock of Magenta Corp. in 1984 for $300,000. Early this year, Magenta was liquidated. Blue Corp. received all of Magenta’s assets, which had a basis to Magenta Corp. of $420,000 and a FMV of $440,000. Assume the requirements of §332 were satisfied. What about of gain will Blue Corp. recognize any gain as a result of the liquidation?

Blue Corp. purchased 100% of the stock of Magenta Corp. in 1984 for $300,000. Early this year, Magenta was liquidated. Blue Corp. received all of Magenta’s assets, which had a basis to Magenta Corp. of $420,000 and a FMV of $440,000. Assume the requirements of §332 were satisfied. What about of gain will Blue Corp. recognize any gain as a result of the liquidation?

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Chapter7: Property Transactions: Basis, Gain And Loss, And Nontaxable Exchanges

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