Items 1 and 2 are based on the following data:

Mike Reed, a partner in Post Co., received the following distribution from Post:

Post’s basis

Fair market value

Cash

$11,000

$11,000

Land

5,000

12,500

Before this distribution, Reed’s basis in Post was $25,000.

If this distribution were nonliquidating, Reed’s recognized gain or loss on the distribution would be

  1. $11,000 gain.
  2. $ 9,000 loss.
  3. $ 1,500 loss.
  4. $0.

If this distribution were in complete liquidation of Reed’s interest in Post, Reed’s basis for the land would be

  1. $14,000
  2. $12,500
  3. $ 5,000
  4. $ 1,500