John, the sole owner of LV Co., transfers equipment to LV Co. in return for 100 shares of its stock and $10,000. The stock is worth $70,000. John bought the machine several years ago for $60,000 and its adjusted basis at the time of the transfer was $28,000. John's recognized gain on the transfer is?

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John, the sole owner of LV Co., transfers equipment
to LV Co. in return for 100 shares of its stock and
$10,000. The stock is worth $70,000. John bought the
machine several years ago for $60,000 and its
adjusted basis at the time of the transfer was $28,000.
John's recognized gain on the transfer is?
Transcribed Image Text:John, the sole owner of LV Co., transfers equipment to LV Co. in return for 100 shares of its stock and $10,000. The stock is worth $70,000. John bought the machine several years ago for $60,000 and its adjusted basis at the time of the transfer was $28,000. John's recognized gain on the transfer is?
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