The City of Portland gives Data Corporation​ $60,000 cash and land worth​ $100,000 to induce it to move. The cash was not spent during the 12 months following contribution. The contribution results in   A. income recognition in the amount of​ $160,000 to the corporation at the time of contribution.   B. a zero basis in the land and a​ $60,000 basis reduction in other assets.   C. income recognition in the amount of​ $60,000 to the corporation 12 months after the time of contribution.   D. a zero basis in the land and​ $60,000 ordinary income to the corporation 24 months after the time of contribution if the cash is not used to purchase an asset.

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The City of Portland gives Data Corporation​ $60,000 cash and land worth​ $100,000 to induce it to move. The cash was not spent during the 12 months following contribution. The contribution results in
 
A.
income recognition in the amount of​ $160,000 to the corporation at the time of contribution.
 
B.
a zero basis in the land and a​ $60,000 basis reduction in other assets.
 
C.
income recognition in the amount of​ $60,000 to the corporation 12 months after the time of contribution.
 
D.
a zero basis in the land and​ $60,000 ordinary income to the corporation 24 months after the time of contribution if the cash is not used to purchase an asset.
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