The stock of Albatross Corporation (E & P of $680,000) is owned as follows: 95%...

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The stock of Albatross Corporation (E & P of $680,000) is owned as follows: 95% by Jade Corporation (basis of $380,000) and 5% by Lana (basis of $20,000). Both shareholders purchased their shares in Albatross five years ago. In the current year, Albatross Corporation liquidates and distributes land (fair market value of $950,000, basis of $550,000) to Jade Corporation and securities (fair market value of $50,000, basis of $35,000) to Lana. Which of the following statements regarding the tax consequences resulting from these distributions is true?
a. Albatross recognizes a loss on the distribution of the land.
b. Albatross recognizes no gain on the distribution of the securities.
c. Jade recognizes no gain and has a $380,000 basis in the land.
d. Lana recognizes a $30,000 gain and has a $35,000 basis in the securities.
e. Lana recognizes a $30,000 gain and a $50,000 basis in the securities.

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