Pop Corp owns 850 shares of stock in Small Corp, which represents 85% in Small...

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Pop Corp owns 850 shares of stock in Small Corp, which represents 85% in Small Corp. The value of the 850 shares of stock is $1,275. Pop Corps basis in the 850 shares of stock $425. An unrelated individual, David, owns the remaining 150 shares of stock in Small Corp (value $225; basis $50).
At the end of 2022, Small Corp was liquidated and the assets of Small Corp were distributed to its shareholders. At the end of 2022, Small Corp had earnings & profits of $1,000. Pop Corp had earnings & profits of $1,200. At the time of the liquidation, Small Corp had the following assets:
Basis Value
Cash $200 $200
Real Property $800 $1300
Total $1,000 $1,500
Small Corp distributed the inventory and cash pro rata to Pop Corp and David: (i)85% of inventory and $170 cash Pop Corp, and (ii)15% of inventory and $30 cash to David. What is the amount of gain that Pop Corp is required to recognize?

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