Multiple Choice
Mitchell and Lane form Green Corporation. Mitchell transfers property (basis of $105,000 and fair market value of $90,000) while Lane transfers land (basis of $8,000 and fair market value of $75,000) and $15,000 of cash. Each receives 50% of Green Corporation's stock (total value of $180,000) . As a result of these transfers:
A) Mitchell has a recognized loss of $15,000, and Lane has a recognized gain of $67,000.
B) Neither Mitchell nor Lane has any recognized gain or loss.
C) Mitchell has no recognized loss, but Lane has a recognized gain of $15,000.
D) Green Corporation will have a basis in the land of $23,000.
E) None of the above.
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