54. Jefferson Millinery Inc. (JMI) decided to liquidate its wholly-owned subsidiary, 8 Miles High Inc. (8MH).

8MH had the following tax accounting balance sheet:

FMV Adjusted Basis Appreciation Cash $200,000 $200,000 Building 50,000 10,000 $ 40,000 Land 150,000 90,000 60,000 Total $400,000 $300,000 $100,000

a. What amount of gain or loss does 8MH recognize in the complete liquidation?

b. What amount of gain or loss does JMI recognize in the complete liquidation?

c. What is JMI’s tax basis in the building and land after the complete liquidation?