A shareholder transfers land (adjusted basis of $50,000 and fair market value of $90,000) and equipment (adjusted basis of $30,000 and fair market value of $40,000) to a new corporation in exchange for 100% of its stock. The stock has a fair market value of $130,000. What is the shareholder's basis in the stock received? a. $50,000 b. $80,000 c. $90,000 d. $130,000

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A shareholder transfers land (adjusted basis of $50,000 and fair
market value of $90,000) and equipment (adjusted basis of $30,000
and fair market value of $40,000) to a new corporation in exchange
for 100% of its stock. The stock has a fair market value of $130,000.
What is the shareholder's basis in the stock received?
a. $50,000
b. $80,000
c. $90,000
d. $130,000
Transcribed Image Text:A shareholder transfers land (adjusted basis of $50,000 and fair market value of $90,000) and equipment (adjusted basis of $30,000 and fair market value of $40,000) to a new corporation in exchange for 100% of its stock. The stock has a fair market value of $130,000. What is the shareholder's basis in the stock received? a. $50,000 b. $80,000 c. $90,000 d. $130,000
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