In October 2010,Ben and Jerry exchange investment realty in a § 1031 like-kind exchange.Ben bought his real estate in 2000 while Jerry purchased his in 2003.In addition to the realty,Jerry receives Pearl,Inc.stock worth $10,000 from Ben.Jerry's realized gain is $25,000.On what date does the holding period for Jerry's realty received from Ben begin? When does the holding period for the stock he receives begin?
A)2000,2010.
B)2000,2000.
C)2003,2003.
D)2003,2010.
E)None of the above.

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The holding period for the realty received from Ben by Jerry begins on the date that Jerry acquired the realty, which is in 2003. 
However, the holding period for the stock received by Jerry from Ben begins on the date that Jerry receives the stock, which is in 2010.

In October 2010,Ben and Jerry Exchange Investment Realty in a §