Salon, Inc. distributed cash and personal property to its sole shareholder. Using the following facts, determine the amount of gain that would be recognized by Salon, Inc. as the result of making the distribution to its shareholder?

Item

Amount

Cash

$20,000

Personal property:

Fair market value

6,000

Adjusted basis

3,000

Liability on property assumed by shareholder

10,000

  1. $ 3,000
  2. $ 4,000
  3. $ 7,000
  4. $23,000