Question 1

A city contributes $500,000 to a corporation as an inducement to locate in the city. Within the next 12 months, the corporation uses the money to purchase property worth $500,000. The corporation has income of $500,000 and must reduce its tax basis in the property by the same amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A long-term note is treated as "boot." Thus, Eve is taxed on the value of the note received.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Erica transfers land worth $500,000, basis of $100,000, to a newly formed corporation, Robin Corporation, for all of Robin's stock, worth $300,000, and a 10-year note. The note was executed by Robin and made payable to Erica in the amount of $200,000. As a result of the transfer:

Accepted Answer

A)  Erica does not recognize gain. 
B)  Erica recognizes gain of $400,000. 
C)  Robin Corporation has a basis of $100,000 in the land. 
D)  Robin Corporation has a basis of $300,000 in the land. 
E)  None of these.

Question 4

To encourage the development of an industrial park, a county donates land to Ecru Corporation. The donation results in gross income to Ecru.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A taxpayer may never recognize a loss on the transfer of property in a transaction subject to § 351.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Lark City donates land worth $300,000 and cash of $100,000 to Orange Corporation as an inducement to locate in the city. Ann, the sole shareholder, contributes equipment (basis of $70,000 and fair market value of $200,000) to help Orange in its new operations. What are the tax consequences of these transfers to Orange Corporation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lark City donates land worth $300,000 and...

Question 7

Tan Corporation desires to set up a manufacturing facility in the western part of the United States. After considerable negotiations with Butte, Montana, Tan accepts the following offer: land (fair market value of $4.5 million) and cash of $1.5 million.

a. How much income, if any, must Tan recognize?
b. What basis will Tan Corporation have in the land?
c. Within one year of the contribution, Tan purchases equipment for $1.6 million. What basis will
Tan have in the equipment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tan Corporation desires to set up a...

Question 8

If a corporation is thinly capitalized, all debt is reclassified as equity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Rick transferred the following assets and liabilities to Warbler Corporation. $\begin{array}{lrr}&&\text { FairMarket }\
&\text { AdjustedBasis }&\text { Value }\
\text { Building } & \$ 210,000 & \$ 225,000 \
\text { Equipment } & 45,000 & 75,000 \
\text { Trucks } & 15,000 & 30,000 \
\text { Mortgage (held for four years) on building } & 30,000 & 30,000
\end{array}$ In return, Rick received $75,000 in cash plus 90% of Warbler Corporation's only class of stock outstanding (fair market value of $225,000).

Accepted Answer

A)  Rick has a recognized gain of $60,000. 
B)  Rick has a recognized gain of $75,000. 
C)  Rick's basis in the stock of Warbler Corporation is $270,000. 
D)  Warbler Corporation has the same basis in the assets received as Rick does in the stock. 
E)  None of these.

Question 10

Rachel owns 100% of the stock of Cardinal Corporation. In the current year Rachel transfers an installment obligation, tax basis of $180,000 and fair market value of $350,000, for additional stock in Cardinal worth $350,000.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rachel has a taxable gain of $180,000. 
B)  Rachel has a taxable gain of $170,000. 
C)  Rachel recognizes no gain on the transfer. 
D)  Rachel has a basis of $350,000 in the additional stock she received in Cardinal Corporation. 
E)  None of these.

Question 11

The use of § 351 is not limited to the initial formation of a corporation, and it can apply to later transfers as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The transfer of an installment obligation in a transaction qualifying under § 351 is a disposition of the obligation that causes gain to be recognized by the transferor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Tina incorporates her sole proprietorship with assets having a fair market value of $100,000 and an adjusted basis of
$110,000. Even though § 351 applies, Tina may recognize her realized loss of $10,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In order to retain the services of Eve, a key employee in Ted's sole proprietorship, Ted contracts with Eve to make her a 30% owner. Ted incorporates the business, receiving in return 100% of the stock. Three days later, Ted transfers 30% of the stock to Eve. Under these circumstances, § 351 will apply to the incorporation of Ted's business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Gabriella and Juanita form Luster Corporation. Gabriella transfers cash of $50,000 for 50 shares of stock, and Juanita transfers information concerning a proprietary process (basis of zero and fair market value of $50,000) for 50 shares of stock.

Accepted Answer

A)  The transfers to Luster are fully taxable to both Gabriella and Juanita. 
B)  Juanita must recognize gain of $50,000. 
C)  Because Juanita is required to recognize gain on the transfer, Gabriella also must recognize gain. 
D)  Neither Gabriella nor Juanita will recognize gain on the transfer. 
E)  None of these.

Question 16

George transfers cash of $150,000 to Finch Corporation, a newly formed corporation, for 100% of the stock in Finch worth $80,000 and debt in the amount of $70,000, payable in equal annual installments of $7,000 plus interest at the rate of 9% per annum. In the first year of operation, Finch has net taxable income of $40,000. If Finch pays George interest of $6,300 and $7,000 principal payment on the note:

Accepted Answer

A)  George has dividend income of $13,300. 
B)  Finch Corporation does not have a tax deduction with respect to the payment. 
C)  George has dividend income of $7,000. 
D)  Finch Corporation has an interest expense deduction of $6,300. 
E)  None of these.

Question 17

Penny, Miesha, and Sabrina transfer property to Owl Corporation for 75% of its stock. Nancy, their attorney, receives 25% of the stock in Owl for legal services rendered in incorporating the business. What are the tax consequences of these transactions? How should this transaction have been handled?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Sofia forms Lark Corporation with a transfer of appreciated property in exchange for all of its shares. Shortly thereafter, she transfers half her shares to her son, Ted. The later transfer to Ted could cause the original transfer to be taxable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When forming a corporation, a transferor-shareholder may choose to receive some corporate debt along with stock.
Identify some of the issues the transferor must consider when deciding whether debt should be a part of the transaction.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Basis of appreciated property transferred minus boot received (including liabilities transferred) plus gain recognized
equals basis of stock received in a § 351 transfer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Corporations: Organization and Capital Structure

A city contributes $500,000 to a corporation as an inducement to locate in the city. Within the next 12 months, the corporation uses the money to purchase property worth $500,000. The corporation has income of $500,000 and must reduce its tax basis in the property by the same amount.

A long-term note is treated as "boot." Thus, Eve is taxed on the value of the note received.

Erica transfers land worth $500,000, basis of $100,000, to a newly formed corporation, Robin Corporation, for all of Robin's stock, worth $300,000, and a 10-year note. The note was executed by Robin and made payable to Erica in the amount of $200,000. As a result of the transfer:

To encourage the development of an industrial park, a county donates land to Ecru Corporation. The donation results in gross income to Ecru.

A taxpayer may never recognize a loss on the transfer of property in a transaction subject to § 351.

If a corporation is thinly capitalized, all debt is reclassified as equity.

Rachel owns 100% of the stock of Cardinal Corporation. In the current year Rachel transfers an installment obligation, tax basis of $180,000 and fair market value of $350,000, for additional stock in Cardinal worth $350,000.

The use of § 351 is not limited to the initial formation of a corporation, and it can apply to later transfers as well.

The transfer of an installment obligation in a transaction qualifying under § 351 is a disposition of the obligation that causes gain to be recognized by the transferor.

Tina incorporates her sole proprietorship with assets having a fair market value of $100,000 and an adjusted basis of $110,000. Even though § 351 applies, Tina may recognize her realized loss of $10,000.

Gabriella and Juanita form Luster Corporation. Gabriella transfers cash of $50,000 for 50 shares of stock, and Juanita transfers information concerning a proprietary process (basis of zero and fair market value of $50,000) for 50 shares of stock.

Sofia forms Lark Corporation with a transfer of appreciated property in exchange for all of its shares. Shortly thereafter, she transfers half her shares to her son, Ted. The later transfer to Ted could cause the original transfer to be taxable.

When forming a corporation, a transferor-shareholder may choose to receive some corporate debt along with stock. Identify some of the issues the transferor must consider when deciding whether debt should be a part of the transaction.

Basis of appreciated property transferred minus boot received (including liabilities transferred) plus gain recognized equals basis of stock received in a § 351 transfer.