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4 August, 14:50

Brenda owns 100 percent of Walker Corp. She has a basis for her stock of $20,000. The corporation's only assets are cash of $20,000 and land with a basis of $75,000 and a value of $95,000. Earnings and profits are $125,000. Walker Corp. liquidates and distributes its assets to Brenda, whose stock is cancelled. a. What is the gain recognized by Walker Corp.

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  1. 4 August, 15:31
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    Answer: $20,000

    Explanation:

    Given that,

    Brenda owns 100 percent of Walker Corp.

    Basis of Stock = $20,000

    Cash = $20,000

    Land with a basis = $75,000

    Land with a value = $95,000

    Gain recognized by Walker Corp = Value of land - Basis of land

    = $95,000 - $75,000

    = $20,000

    Therefore, the gain recognized by walker corp. is $20,000.
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