N Corporation has E&P of $400,000.  It distributes land with a fair market value of $180,000 (adjusted basis of $125,000) to its sole shareholder, Rory.  The land is subject to a liability of $155,000 that Rory assumes.     Rory has what amount for a taxable dividend:

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N Corporation has E&P of $400,000.  It distributes land with a fair market value of $180,000 (adjusted basis of $125,000) to its sole shareholder, Rory.  The land is subject to a liability of $155,000 that Rory assumes.  

 

Rory has what amount for a taxable dividend:

  1. A taxable dividend of $15,000
  2. A taxable dividend of $25,000
  3. A taxable dividend of $55,000
  4. A taxable dividend of $180,000
  5. A taxable dividend of $400,000
  6. The distribution of land will not result in a taxable event for Rory
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