Harry, Hermione, and Ron formed an S corporation called Bumblebore. Harry and Hermione both contributed cash of $36,700 to get things started. Ron was a bit short on cash but had a parcel of land valued at $85,700 (basis of $73,400) that he decided to contribute. The land was encumbered by a $49,000 mortgage. What tax bases will each of the three have in his or her stock of Bumblebore?

Harry, Hermione, and Ron formed an S corporation called Bumblebore. Harry and Hermione both contributed cash of $36,700 to get things started. Ron was a bit short on cash but had a parcel of land valued at $85,700 (basis of $73,400) that he decided to contribute. The land was encumbered by a $49,000 mortgage. What tax bases will each of the three have in his or her stock of Bumblebore?

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

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Chapter18: Corporations: Organization And Capital Structure

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