Liquidating corporation on the distributions


Problem: A cash method corporation adopts a plan of complete liquidation and distributes the following assets to its shareholders:

- A truck that was purchased for $25,000, is worth $18,000, and has a basis of $11,000.

- An installment note receivable with a remaining face amount of $20,000, resulting from a sale of a warehouse for $75,000 seven years ago in which the warehouse's basis at the time of sale was $25,000.

- Accounts receivable of $7,000.

- Supplies and small tools previously expensed, worth $350.

What gains are recognized by the liquidating corporation on the distributions in complete liquidation?

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