Kelly inherits land which had a basis to the decedent of $95,000 and a fair market value of $50,000 on August 4,2016,the date of the decedent's death.The executor distributes the land to Kelly on November 12,2016,at which time the fair market value is $49,000.The fair market value on February 4,2017,is $45,000.In filing the estate tax return,the executor elects the alternate valuation date.Kelly sells the land on June 10,2017,for $48,000.What is her recognized gain or loss?
A)($1,000)
B)($2,000)
C)($47,000)
D)$1,000
E)None of the above

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The alternate valuation date is six months after the date of death, which is February 4, 2017, with a fair market value of $45,000. Kelly sells the land for $48,000, resulting in a recognized gain of $48,000 - $45,000 = $3,000. However, the question asks for the recognized gain or loss, and the closest option is a loss of $1,000, which seems to be a mistake in the options provided.

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