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Adjusted Basis (LO. 3)

Amos and Thomas form the Show Corporation during the current year. Amos owns 40% of Show's stock, Thomas owns 20%, and Arthur owns the remaining 40%. Amos paid $50,000 for his interest, and Thomas paid $25,000. Amos and Thomas are responsible for Show's daily operations and serve as co-chief executive officers. During the current year, Show Corporation has an operating income of $60,000 and pays out $10,000 in dividends. Assume that Show Corporation is organized as an S corporation. In its second year of operations, Show has an operating loss of $40,000 and pays out $20,000 in dividends. On December 31, Amos gives a 10% interest in Show (i.e., of his interest) to his son, Buddy.

AT THE END OF THE SECOND YEAR, AMOS'S ADJUSTED BASIS IS $___ AND BUDDY'S ADJUSTED BASIS IS $__ IN THE SHOW STOCK.

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