The stock of Kenny Corp. is owned equally by two brothers. During 2008, they transferred...

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The stock of Kenny Corp. is owned equally by two brothers. During 2008, they transferred land (which had a basis of $300,000 and a fair market value of $320,000) as a contribution to capital to Kenny Corp. During September, 2014, Kenny Corp. adopted a plan of complete liquidation and in December 2014 made a pro rata distribution of land back to the brothers. At the time of the liquidating distribution, the land had a fair market value of $180,000. What amount of loss can be recognized by Kenny Corp. on the distribution of land? A. $0. B. $20,000. C. $120,000. D. $140,000.

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