In a qualifying reorganization, Cato exchanges $1.2 million worth of stock and property valued at $500,000 ($245,000

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In a qualifying reorganization, Cato exchanges $1.2 million worth of stock and property valued at $500,000 ($245,000 basis) for all of Firestar's assets, which have a value of $1.7 million and a $350,000 basis. Firestar distributes the property received from Cato. The exchange meets the § 368 requirements.
a. What is Cato's recognized gain/loss from the reorganization?
b. What is Firestar's recognized gain/loss from the reorganization?
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South Western Federal Taxation 2018 Corporations Partnerships Estates And Trusts

ISBN: 1389

41st Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Annette Nellen, David M. Maloney

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