Lena transfers real estate with an adjusted basis of $380,000 and a fair market value of $510,000 to a newly formed corporation in exchange for 100% of the stock. The corporation assumes a liability of $425,000 on the transferred property. 1. Determine Lena's recognized gain on the transfer 2. Determine Lena's basis in the stock received

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Lena transfers real estate with an adjusted basis of
$380,000 and a fair market value of $510,000 to a newly
formed corporation in exchange for 100% of the stock.
The corporation assumes a liability of $425,000 on the
transferred property.
1. Determine Lena's recognized gain on the transfer
2. Determine Lena's basis in the stock received
Transcribed Image Text:Lena transfers real estate with an adjusted basis of $380,000 and a fair market value of $510,000 to a newly formed corporation in exchange for 100% of the stock. The corporation assumes a liability of $425,000 on the transferred property. 1. Determine Lena's recognized gain on the transfer 2. Determine Lena's basis in the stock received
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