Copper Corporation (E & P of $1.2 million) distributes land (basis of $410,000, fair market value of $650,000) to Lauren, a shareholder, to carry out a qualifying stock redemption. Lauren had a basis of $90,000 in the shares redeemed. Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the redemption?
A) If the land is distributed subject to a $500,000 liability, Copper Corporation will recognize a gain of $240,000.
B) If the land is distributed subject to a $500,000 liability, Lauren will have a basis in the land of $650,000.
C) If the land is distributed subject to a $500,000 liability, Lauren will recognize a gain of $60,000.
D) If the land is distributed subject to a $700,000 liability, Copper Corporation will recognize a gain of $290,000.
E) None of the above.

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The Answer of Copper Corporation (E & P of $1.2 million) distributes land (basis of $410,000, fair market value of $650,000) to Lauren, a shareholder, to carry out a qualifying stock redemption. Lauren had a basis of $90,000 in the shares redeemed. Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the redemption?
A) If the land is distributed subject to a $500,000 liability, Copper Corporation will recognize a gain of $240,000.
B) If the land is distributed subject to a $500,000 liability, Lauren will have a basis in the land of $650,000.
C) If the land is distributed subject to a $500,000 liability, Lauren will recognize a gain of $60,000.
D) If the land is distributed subject to a $700,000 liability, Copper Corporation will recognize a gain of $290,000.
E) None of the above.