Jana owns all 100 shares of Stone Corporation stock having a $1 million FMV. Her basis in

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Jana owns all 100 shares of Stone Corporation stock having a $1 million FMV. Her basis in the stock is $400,000. Stone’s E&P balance is $600,000. Michael would like to purchase the stock but wants only the corporation’s non-cash assets valued at $750,000. Michael is willing to pay $750,000 for these assets.
a. What are the tax consequences to Jana, Michael, and Stone if Michael purchases 75 shares of Stone stock for $750,000 and Stone redeems Jana’s remaining 25 shares for $250,000 cash?
b. How would your answer to Part a change (if at all) if Stone first redeems 25 shares of Jana’s stock for $250,000 and then Michael purchases the remaining 75 shares from Jana for $750,000?
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A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Federal Taxation 2016 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9780134104379

29th Edition

Authors: Thomas R. Pope, Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson

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