Questions from General Taxation


Q: Kelly was active in the market, buying and selling stocks for

Kelly was active in the market, buying and selling stocks for her own account. Below are a series of transactions Kelly initiated during the last quarter of 2017: The XYZ stock sold on 11/01 had been...

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Q: On January 2, year 1, Randy sold a parcel of

On January 2, year 1, Randy sold a parcel of land held as an investment. Randy’s basis in the land was $8,500. The buyer made a $6,000 down payment on the date of sale and $7,000 payments on January 2...

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Q: Conroy Corporation agrees to sell some of its excess machinery for $

Conroy Corporation agrees to sell some of its excess machinery for $190,000 consisting of a $70,000 down payment in year of sale and additional payments of $60,000 in each of the next two years, plus...

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Q: Jim and Cindy form JC Corporation, with each receiving 50 percent

Jim and Cindy form JC Corporation, with each receiving 50 percent of the shares issued. Jim transfers land valued at $50,000 with a $40,000 basis for his stock, and Cindy transfers property valued at...

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Q: Wilbur transfers property valued at $100,000 (basis =

Wilbur transfers property valued at $100,000 (basis = $70,000) to the Debold Corporation in exchange for 100 percent of its stock. What is Wilbur’s realized gain or loss on the transfer and his recogn...

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Q: Arleta transfers property valued at $210,000 (basis =

Arleta transfers property valued at $210,000 (basis = $190,000) to BCD Corporation in exchange for 70 percent of its stock. Georgia transfers property valued at $85,000 (basis = $75,000) and performs...

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Q: Carol decides to transfer her rental apartment building to a wholly owned

Carol decides to transfer her rental apartment building to a wholly owned corporation to insulate herself from tenant liabilities. The apartment building is valued at $1,250,000 and has a basis of $1,...

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Q: Cornelia transfers property valued at $500 (basis = $350

Cornelia transfers property valued at $500 (basis = $350) to Wayside Corporation in exchange for 50 percent of its stock. Ferdinand transfers property valued at $450 (basis = $260) in exchange for 40...

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Q: Arco Corporation acquired some heavy equipment mid-year (in addition

Arco Corporation acquired some heavy equipment mid-year (in addition to the $2,600,000 in equipment purchased in January of this year). The new equipment is 7-year class property, but Arco expects to...

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Q: Roman Corporation (a calendar-year corporation) purchased and placed

Roman Corporation (a calendar-year corporation) purchased and placed in service the following assets in 2017: $60,000 of the cost of the warehouse property is for the land. a. Roman Corporation want...

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