Jake Corp. exchanged land valued at $250,000 (adjusted basis = $175,000) for a building owned by Tiger Corporation valued at $350,000 (adjusted basis = $200,000) and $50,000 cash. In addition, Jake Corp. assumed the $150,000 mortgage on Tiger’s building. What are Jake’s and Tiger’s recognized gain or loss, respectively?
A 0, 0
B. $50,000, $100,000
C. $50,000, $150,000
D. $75,000, $150,000
Answer :-
The correct answer is Option C - $ 50,000 ,$ 150,000
Explanation :-
Jake's corporation recognized gain or loss is $ 50,000 which Jake Corp. received in exchange of land.
Whereas , Tiger's corporation Recognized gain or loss $ 150,000 mortgage of building as assumed by Jake Corp.
After exchange of asset Jake Corp has $50,000 cash and
Tiger Corporation has $150,000 mortgage on building.
Therefore, Jake’s and Tiger’s recognized gain or loss are $50,000 and $150,000.
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