In a Section 351 transaction, Moustapha transfers property to a corporation with a fair market value of $100, a basis of $40, subject to a liability of $25, and receives only stock with a fair market value of $75. The liability was incurred 10 years ago when Moustapha purchased the property. The corporation assumes the liability and will use the property in its business. What is Moustapha's basis in the stock received?
In a Section 351 transaction, Moustapha transfers property to a corporation with a fair market value of $100, a basis of $40, subject to a liability of $25, and receives only stock with a fair market value of $75. The liability was incurred 10 years ago when Moustapha purchased the property. The corporation assumes the liability and will use the property in its business. What is Moustapha's basis in the stock received?
SWFT Essntl Tax Individ/Bus Entities 2020
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Chapter12: Corporations: Organization, Capital Structure, And Operating Rules
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Transcribed Image Text:In a Section 351 transaction, Moustapha transfers property to a corporation with a fair market value of $100, a basis of $40,
subject to a liability of $25, and receives only stock with a fair market value of $75. The liability was incurred 10 years ago
when Moustapha purchased the property. The corporation assumes the liability and will use the property in its business.
What is Moustapha's basis in the stock received?
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