Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: Lance contributed investment property worth $500,000, purchased three

Lance contributed investment property worth $500,000, purchased three years ago for $200,000 cash, to Cloud Peak LLC in exchange for an 85 percent profits and capital interest in the LLC. Cloud Peak o...

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Q: Laurel contributed equipment worth $200,000, purchased 10 months

Laurel contributed equipment worth $200,000, purchased 10 months ago for $250,000 cash and used in her sole proprietorship, to Sand Creek LLC in exchange for a 15 percent profits and capital interest...

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Q: Maria has all of her stock in Mayan Corporation redeemed. Under

Maria has all of her stock in Mayan Corporation redeemed. Under what conditions will Maria treat the redemption as an exchange and recognize capital gain or loss?

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Q: Harry and Sally formed the Evergreen partnership by contributing the following assets

Harry and Sally formed the Evergreen partnership by contributing the following assets in exchange for a 50 percent capital and profits interest in the partnership: a. How much gain or loss will Harry...

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Q: Cosmo contributed land with a fair market value of $400,

Cosmo contributed land with a fair market value of $400,000 and a tax basis of $90,000 to the Y Mountain partnership in exchange for a 25 percent profits and capital interest in the partnership. The l...

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Q: When High Horizon LLC was formed, Maude contributed the following assets

When High Horizon LLC was formed, Maude contributed the following assets in exchange for a 25 percent capital and profits interest in the LLC: *Nonrecourse debt secured by the land equals $160,000 Jam...

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Q: Kevan, Jerry, and Dave formed Albee LLC. Jerry and

Kevan, Jerry, and Dave formed Albee LLC. Jerry and Dave each contributed $245,000 in cash. Kevan contributed the following assets: *Nonrecourse debt secured by the land equals $210,000 Each member re...

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Q: Jim has decided to contribute some equipment he previously used in his

Jim has decided to contribute some equipment he previously used in his sole proprietorship in exchange for a 10 percent profits and capital interest in Fast Choppers LLC. Jim originally paid $200,000...

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Q: Ansel purchased raw land three years ago for $200,000

Ansel purchased raw land three years ago for $200,000 to hold as an investment. After watching the value of the land drop to $150,000, he decided to contribute it to Mountainside Developers LLC in exc...

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Q: Claude purchased raw land three years ago for $1,500

Claude purchased raw land three years ago for $1,500,000 to develop into lots and sell to individuals planning to build their dream homes. Claude intended to treat this property as inventory, like his...

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