John plans to transfer the assets and liabilities of his business to Newco in exchange for all

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John plans to transfer the assets and liabilities of his business to Newco in exchange for all of Newco’s stock. The assets have a $250,000 basis and an $800,000 FMV. John also plans to transfer $475,000 of business related liabilities to Newco. Under Sec. 357(c), can John avoid recognizing a $175,000 gain (the excess of liabilities over the basis of assets transferred) by transferring a $175,000 personal promissory note along with the assets and liabilities?

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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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