The stock of Penguin Corporation is held as follows: 85% by Duck Corporation and

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The stock of Penguin Corporation is held as follows: 85% by Duck Corporation and 15% by Gerald, an individual. Penguin Corporation is liquidated in December of the current year, pursuant to a plan adopted earlier in the year. Penguin Corporation distributes land with a basis of $350,000 and fair market value of $390,000 to Gerald in liquidation of his stock interest. Gerald had a basis of $200,000 in his Penguin stock. How much gain will Penguin Corporation recognize in this liquidating distribution? a. $0. b. $40,000. c. $190,000. d. $390,000.

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b. $40,000

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