Prime Corporation liquidates its 85%-owned subsidiary Bass Corporation under the provisions of Secs. 332 and 337. Bass Corporation distributes land to its minority shareholder, John, who owns a 15% interest. The property received by John has a $55,000 FMV. The land was used in the Bass Corporation's business and has a $65,000 adjusted basis and is subject to a $10,000 liability, which is assumed
by John. John's basis in his stock is $25,000. What gain or loss will John and Bass Corporation recognize on the distribution of the land?
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