Mason transfers real estate with an adjusted basis of $520,000 and a fair market value of $715,000 to a newly formed corporation in exchange for 100% of the stock. The corporation assumes liability for the transferred real estate in the amount of $590,000. Determine Mason's recognized gain on the transfer and the basis for his stock.

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Mason transfers real estate with an adjusted basis of $520,000 and a fair market value of
$715,000 to a newly formed corporation in exchange for 100% of the stock. The corporation
assumes liability for the transferred real estate in the amount of $590,000.
Determine Mason's recognized gain on the transfer and the basis for his stock.
Transcribed Image Text:Mason transfers real estate with an adjusted basis of $520,000 and a fair market value of $715,000 to a newly formed corporation in exchange for 100% of the stock. The corporation assumes liability for the transferred real estate in the amount of $590,000. Determine Mason's recognized gain on the transfer and the basis for his stock.
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