Question

Indigo Corporation wants to transfer cash of $150,000 or property worth $150,000 to one of its shareholders, Linda, in a redemption transaction that will be treated as a qualifying stock redemption. If Indigo distributes property, the corporation will choose between two assets that are each worth $150,000 and are no longer needed in its business: Property A (basis of $75,000) and Property B (basis of $195,000). a. Compute Indigo's recognized gain or loss if it distributes Property A in redemption of Linda's shares.

Answer 1

Answer:

$75,000 recognised gain

Explanation:

Indigo corporation wants to transfer $150,000 in cash or property to one of its shareholders Linda

Property A has a basis of $75,000

Property B has a basis of $195,000

Therefore the recognized gain or loss of property A is distributed in redemption of Linda's share can be calculated as follows

= fair market value - basis

= $150,000-$75,000

= $75,000 recognised gain

Hence indigo's recognised gain if it distributes property A in redemption of Linda's share is $75,000