Heather and Howie form HH Company. In exchange for 50% of the stock, Heather contributes cash of $7,000. For the remaining 50%, Howie contributes a truck with a FMV of $7,000 (basis of $10,000). Which of the following statements is correct?     The basis of the truck to HH Company is $7,000.     All of the statements are correct.     Howie will report a loss of $3,000.     Howie will have a basis in his stock of $10,000

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Heather and Howie form HH Company. In exchange for 50% of the stock, Heather contributes cash of $7,000. For the remaining 50%, Howie contributes a truck with a FMV of $7,000 (basis of $10,000). Which of the following statements is correct?

   

The basis of the truck to HH Company is $7,000.

   

All of the statements are correct.

   

Howie will report a loss of $3,000.

   

Howie will have a basis in his stock of $10,000

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