Practical Corporation is liquidated, with Neha receiving property having an adjusted basis of $60,000 and an FMV

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Practical Corporation is liquidated, with Neha receiving property having an adjusted basis of $60,000 and an FMV of $100,000. The property is subject to a $75,000 mortgage, which Neha assumes. Neha's basis in the Practical stock surrendered is $40,000. Neha must recognize

A) a $15,000 loss.

B) no gain or loss.

C) a $60,000 loss.

D) none of the above.

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