DDD Corporation has agreed to exchange $50,000 and some raw land for a building owned by Jason Briggs. DDD Corporation's land has a value of $600,000, a basis of $200,000 and is encumbered by a $200,000 mortgage that Briggs has agreed to assume. Briggs's building is valued at $450,000 and has a basis of $125,000.
a. What are DDD Corporation and Briggs's realized and recognized gains or loses o the exchange?
b. What are their deferred gains?
c. What are their bases in the properties acquired?