Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: What does “property” include for purposes of § 351?

What does “property” include for purposes of § 351?

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Q: Cynthia, a sole proprietor, was engaged in a service business

Cynthia, a sole proprietor, was engaged in a service business and reported her income on the cash basis. In February of the current year, she incorporates her business as Dove Corporation and transfer...

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Q: Allie forms Broadbill Corporation by transferring land (basis of $125

Allie forms Broadbill Corporation by transferring land (basis of $125,000, fair market value of $775,000), which is subject to a mortgage of $375,000. One month prior to incorporating Broadbill, Allie...

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Q: On September 18, 2017, Gerald received land and a building

On September 18, 2017, Gerald received land and a building from Frank as a gift. Frank’s adjusted basis and the fair market value at the date of the gift are as follows: No gift ta...

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Q: Rafael transfers the following assets to Crane Corporation in exchange for all

Rafael transfers the following assets to Crane Corporation in exchange for all of its stock. (Assume that neither Rafael nor Crane plans to make any special tax elections at the time of incorporation....

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Q: Rose dies with passive activity property having an adjusted basis of $

Rose dies with passive activity property having an adjusted basis of $65,000, suspended losses of $13,000, and a fair market value at the date of her death of $90,000. Of the $13,000 suspended loss ex...

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Q: Green Corporation hires six individuals on January 4, 2017, all

Green Corporation hires six individuals on January 4, 2017, all of whom qualify for the work opportunity credit. Three of these individuals receive wages of $8,500 during 2017, and each individual wor...

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Q: On December 1, 2015, Lavender Manufacturing Company (a corporation

On December 1, 2015, Lavender Manufacturing Company (a corporation) purchased another company’s assets, including a patent. The patent was used in Lavender’s manufacturing operations; $49,500 was allo...

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Q: Alice and Jane form Osprey Corporation. Alice transfers property, basis

Alice and Jane form Osprey Corporation. Alice transfers property, basis of $25,000 and value of $200,000, for 50 shares in Osprey Corporation. Jane transfers property, basis of $50,000 and value of $1...

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Q: Red Corporation wants to set up a manufacturing facility in a midwestern

Red Corporation wants to set up a manufacturing facility in a midwestern state. After considerable negotiations with a small town in Ohio, Red accepts the following offer: land (fair market value of $...

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