April transferred 100 percent of her stock in June Company to March Corporation in a taxable merger. In exchange she received stock in March with a fair market value of $400,000 plus $1,200,000 in cash. April's tax basis in the June stock was $2,000,000. What amount of loss does April recognize in the exchange and what is her basis in the March stock she receives?

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The Answer of April transferred 100 percent of her stock in June Company to March Corporation in a taxable merger. In exchange she received stock in March with a fair market value of $400,000 plus $1,200,000 in cash. April's tax basis in the June stock was $2,000,000. What amount of loss does April recognize in the exchange and what is her basis in the March stock she receives?

April Transferred 100 Percent of Her Stock in June Company