Brutus Corporation transferred inventory (basis of $10, fair market value of $30) and machinery used in a U.S. factory (basis of $50, fair market value of $75) to Maple Leaf, a newly formed corporation in Canada, in exchange for all of Maple Leaf's stock. Brutus previously deducted $30 of depreciation related to the machinery on its U.S. tax return. How much gain, if any, must Brutus recognize on the transfers of the property to Maple Leaf?

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Brutus Corporation transferred inventory (basis of $10, fair
market value of $30) and machinery used in a U.S. factory (basis
of $50, fair market value of $75) to Maple Leaf, a newly formed
corporation in Canada, in exchange for all of Maple Leaf's stock.
Brutus previously deducted $30 of depreciation related to the
machinery on its U.S. tax return.
How much gain, if any, must Brutus recognize on the transfers of
the property to Maple Leaf?
Transcribed Image Text:Brutus Corporation transferred inventory (basis of $10, fair market value of $30) and machinery used in a U.S. factory (basis of $50, fair market value of $75) to Maple Leaf, a newly formed corporation in Canada, in exchange for all of Maple Leaf's stock. Brutus previously deducted $30 of depreciation related to the machinery on its U.S. tax return. How much gain, if any, must Brutus recognize on the transfers of the property to Maple Leaf?
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