Jalen transferred his 10 percent interest to Wolverine Company as part of a completeliquidation of the company. In the exchange, he received land with a fair market value of$100,000. Jalen's basis in the Wolverine stock was $50,000. The land had a basis to Wolverine Company of $80,000. What amount of gain does Jalen recognize in the exchange and what is his basis in the land he receives?

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Jalen recognizes a gain of $50,000, which is the difference between the fair market value of the land received ($100,000) and his basis in the stock ($50,000). His basis in the land is the fair market value of the land at the time of the exchange, which is $100,000.

Jalen Transferred His 10 Percent Interest to Wolverine Company as Part