LO 11.7 9. Karen, in forming a new corporation, transfers land to the corporation in exchange for

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LO 11.7 9. Karen, in forming a new corporation, transfers land to the corporation in exchange for 100 percent of the stock of the corporation. Karen’s basis in the land is $275,000, and the corporation assumes a liability on the property in the amount of $300,000. The stock received by Karen has a fair market value of $550,000.

a. What is the amount of gain or loss that must be recognized by Karen on this transfer?

$ ____________

b. What is the amount of Karen’s basis in the corporation’s stock?

$ ____________

c. What is the amount of the corporation’s basis in the land?

$ ____________

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2011

ISBN: 9780538469197

29th Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus-Buller

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