Question

What is the amount and character of gain or loss Kevin will recognize when he receives the liquidating distribution of cash and property? Recall that his stock basis is $100,000 and he is treated as having sold his stock for the liquidation proceeds.

Answer 1

Answer:

$136,500 long term capital gain

Explanation:

First of all, we must adjust SOA's cash since it has to pay taxes for the $90,000 gain. Its marginal tax rate was 30%, which means it must pay $27,000 in taxes (= $90,000 x 30%). So SOA's cash account will decrease to $173,000.

The total value of SOA's assets is $473,000 ($500,000 - taxes) which includes:

• cash: $173,000
• inventory: $80,000
• land and building: $220,000

When the assets are liquidated, the proceeds should be equally divided between Kevin and Bob, so each will get $236,500. Since Kevin's basis is $100,000, he should report a $136,500 long term capital gain (= $236,500 - $100,000).