During 2018, Jones transferred ($ 15,000) cash and a building with an adjusted basis of ($ 50,000)
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During 2018, Jones transferred \(\$ 15,000\) cash and a building with an adjusted basis of \(\$ 50,000\) and a fair market value of \(\$ 90,000\) to Malibu Gardens Corporation in return for 90 percent of its only class of stock. In addition, for a bona fide business purpose, Malibu Gardens assumed the \(\$ 65,000\) outstanding mortgage on the building. What is the amount of Jones's recognized gain on the transfer?
a. \(\$ 0\)
b. \(\$ 5,000\)
c. \(\$ 15,000\)
d. \(\$ 25,000\)
e. None of the above
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CCH Federal Taxation 2019 Comprehensive Topics
ISBN: 9780808049081
2019 Edition
Authors: Ephraim P. Smith, Philip J. Harmelink, James R. Hasselback
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