Mustafa, Mickayla, and Taylor are starting a new business (MMT). To get the business started, Mustafa is

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Mustafa, Mickayla, and Taylor are starting a new business (MMT). To get the business started, Mustafa is contributing $200,000 for a 40 percent ownership interest, Mickayla is contributing a building with a value of $200,000 and a tax basis of $150,000 for a 40 percent ownership interest, and Taylor is contributing legal services for a 20 percent ownership interest. What amount of gain or income is each owner required to recognize under each of the following alternative situations?

a) MMT is formed as a C corporation.
b) MMT is formed as an S corporation.
c) MMT is formed as an LLC (taxed as a partnership).

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Taxation Of Individuals And Business Entities 2023 Edition

ISBN: 9781265790295

14th Edition

Authors: Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Barrick, Troy Lewis, John Robinson, Connie Weaver, Ronald Worsham

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