RCorp has assets worth $1,500 with an adjusted basis of $250, The company has common stock outstanding and bonds held by creditors. Ernie, a bondholder exchanges $100,000 of 5% bonds in exchange for $100,000 of voting stock in RCorp. His basis in the bonds was $95,000 and he acquired the bonds 8 years ago.

23. Suppose in addition to the stock for the bonds Ernie received additional stock worth $500 for accrued interest on the bonds at the time of the exchange. How much if any income does Ernie report with respect to the stock received for the interest?

24. What is Ernie's holding period in the stock received for the interest?

Suppose instead Ernie was a common stock shareholder. His basis in the stock was $92,000. He exchanges the stock for $100,000 in Rcorp 3% bonds worth $98,000.

25. What if any gain or loss does Ernie recognize

27. What is Ernie's holding period in the bonds?