Robert and Lori (Robert's sister) own all of the stock in Swan Corporation (E & P of

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Robert and Lori (Robert's sister) own all of the stock in Swan Corporation (E & P of $1 million). Each owns 500 shares and has a basis of $85,000 in the shares. Robert wants to sell his stock for $600,000, the fair market value, but he will continue to be employed as an officer of Swan Corporation after the sale. Lori would like to purchase Robert's shares and, thus, become the sole shareholder in Swan, but Lori is short of funds. What are the tax consequences to Robert, Lori, and Swan Corporation under the following circumstances?

a. Swan Corporation distributes cash of $600,000 to Lori, and she uses the cash to purchase Robert's shares.

b. Swan Corporation redeems all of Robert's shares for $600,000.

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A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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South Western Federal Taxation 2018 Corporations Partnerships Estates And Trusts

ISBN: 1389

41st Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Annette Nellen, David M. Maloney

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