5. Patrick and Kevin own Irisha Corporation and plan to retire. They would like to leave their assets to their children; therefore, they transfer 70 percent of the stock to a trust for the benefit of their 10 children pro rata. Patrick and Kevin then plan to sell the remaining Irisha shares to a qualified ESOP plan. Which of the following is correct? 1. The stock transfer to the ESOP is not a 50 percent transfer and therefore will not qualify for nonrecognition of capital gains. 2. Any transfer to an ESOP of less than 50 percent ownership may be subject to a minority discount on valuation. a. 1 only. b. 2 only. c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2. We've updated our read aloud featurel Give it a try here