Kellye and Becky create Whoop! Shotz Corporation by contributing property with a fair market value of $50,000
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Kellye and Becky create Whoop! Shotz Corporation by contributing property with a fair market value of $50,000 and cash of $70,000, respectively. Each receives a 50% share in the company, which is valued at $150,000 immediately after the formation. The property has an adjusted basis of $25,000 and is subject to a $10,000 mortgage, which is assumed by the company. What gain will Kellye recognize in this situation?
a. $0
b. $10,000
c. $15,000
d. $25,000
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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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