Individuals Opal and Ben form OB Corporation. Opal transfers land and a building with a $550,000 adjusted basis and a $625,000 FMV in exchange for 50% of the stock of the OB Corporation worth $610,000 and a $15,000 note. Ben transfers cash of $625,000 for 50% of the ste worth $610,000 and a note of the OB Corporation valued at $15,000. Opal's basis in the stock received is A) $560,000. C) $610,000. D) $550,000. B) $625,000.

Individuals Opal and Ben form OB Corporation. Opal transfers land and a building with a $550,000 adjusted basis and a $625,000 FMV in exchange for 50% of the stock of the OB Corporation worth $610,000 and a $15,000 note. Ben transfers cash of $625,000 for 50% of the ste worth $610,000 and a note of the OB Corporation valued at $15,000. Opal's basis in the stock received is A) $560,000. C) $610,000. D) $550,000. B) $625,000.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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