COURSE PROJECT Bizrate's stock

I cannot understand the calculations for Jon and Billy's basis in Bizrate's stock only? The information for you is = Bizrate basis in the new assets it holds. Depreciation will be a given number.Based on theprepare the 2018 Form 1120 for Bizrate Electronics with the accompanying Schedule D, 1125-A, 1125-E, and Form 4797. Bizrate Electronics was organized on February 22, 2018, by Jon Jones and Billy Burt. Jon contributed $270,000 cash and SBUX stock (acquired 01/01/2017) worth $30,000 for 60% of Bizrate stock, while Billy contributed $200,000 cash for 40% of the stock. Jon's social security number is 123-45-6789 and Billy's is 987-65-4321. Bizrate's employer ID number is 12-3456789. Bizrate began business on March 1, 2018. Bizrate is a retail electronics outlet located at 118812 Josey Lane, Louisville, KY 40018. Bizrate uses the accrual method of accounting, the first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory method, and a calendar year.

Bizrate's 2018 income statement, balance sheet, and statement of changes in retained earnings are on the following pages.

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Assets

Cash

113,000

Accounts Receivable

300,000

Less Allowance for Bad Debts

29,000

271,000

Inventory

1,700,000

Tax Exempt Securities

17,000

Other Current Assets

40,000

Other Investments

85,000

Buildings and Depreciable Assets (net)

165,400

Land

70,000

Total Assets

2,461,400

Liabilities and Equity

Accounts Payable

375,000

Mortgages, Notes Payable in < 1 year

185,000

Other Current Liabilities

70,000

Mortgages, Notes Payable in > 1 year

1,190,000

Capital Stock

500,000

Retained Earnings

141,400

Total Liabilities and Equity

2,461,400

Bizrate Electronics, Inc.

Statement of Changes in Retained Earnings

For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

Beginning Balance

0

Income

381,400

Distributions

(240,000)

Balance, December 31, 2018

141,400

Other Information

Addresses for the owners are:

Jon Jones, 3513 Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40018

Billy Burt, 2532 Sugarbush, Louisville, KY 40018