Purple Corporation has two equal shareholders,Joshua and Ellie,who are father and daughter.One year ago,the two shareholders transferred properties to Purple in a § 351 exchange.Joshua transferred undeveloped land (basis of $230,000,fair market value of $160,000)and securities (basis of $10,000,fair market value of $90,000),while Ellie transferred equipment (basis of $175,000,fair market value of $250,000).In the current year,Purple Corporation adopts a plan of liquidation,sells all of its assets,and distributes the proceeds pro rata to Joshua and Ellie.The only loss realized upon disposition of the properties was with respect to the undeveloped land that had decreased in value to $120,000 and was sold for this amount.Purple never used the land for any business purpose during the time it was owned by the corporation.What amount of loss can Purple Corporation recognize on the sale of the undeveloped land?
A)$0.
B)$40,000.
C)$70,000.
D)$120,000.
E)None of the above.

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The loss recognized on the sale of the undeveloped land is $40,000, which is the difference between the fair market value of the land when it was contributed to the corporation ($160,000) and the amount it was sold for ($120,000).

Purple Corporation Has Two Equal Shareholders,Joshua and Ellie,who Are Father