Question

Tara incorporates her sole proprietorship, transferring it to newly formed Black Corporation. The assets transferred have an adjusted basis of $290,000 and a fair market value of $300,000. Also transferred by Tara was $50,000 in liabilities, all related to the business. In return for these transfers, Tara receives all of the stock in Black Corporation.

a. Black Corporation has a basis of $241,000 in the property.
b. Black Corporation has a basis of $240,000 in the property.
c. Tara’s basis in the Black Corporation stock is $241,000.
d. Tara’s basis in the Black Corporation stock is $249,000.
e. None of the above.

Answer 1

Black Corporation

e. None of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Adjusted basis of assets = $290,000

Fair market value of assets = $300,000

Liabilities transferred = $50,000

Black Corporation's basis = $250,000 ( $300,000 - $50,000)

Tara's basis in the Black Corporation = $240,000

b) According to U.S. Code 351, no gain or loss shall be recognized for Tara if property is transferred to Black Corporation by Tara solely in exchange for stock in Black Corporation, and immediately after the exchange, Tara comes into the control of Black Corporation.