Whaler Corporation makes a liquidating distribution of land with a $70,000 adjusted basis and a $100,000 FMV to shareholder Horton,who surrenders his Whaler stock (adjusted basis $60,000)to the corporation.Alice,another shareholder,receives $100,000 cash for her shares ($115,000 adjusted basis).What are the tax consequences to both Horton and Alice and what is Horton's basis in the land?

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The Answer of Whaler Corporation makes a liquidating distribution of land with a $70,000 adjusted basis and a $100,000 FMV to shareholder Horton,who surrenders his Whaler stock (adjusted basis $60,000)to the corporation.Alice,another shareholder,receives $100,000 cash for her shares ($115,000 adjusted basis).What are the tax consequences to both Horton and Alice and what is Horton's basis in the land?

Whaler Corporation Makes a Liquidating Distribution of Land with a $70,000