Maxwell Inc. transfers real estate with an adjusted basis of $500,000 and a fair market value of $700,000 to a newly formed corporation in exchange for 100% of the stock. The corporation assumes a liability for the transferred real estate in the amount of $400,000. Determine Maxwell's recognized gain on the transfer and the basis for his stock.

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Maxwell Inc. transfers real estate with an adjusted basis of
$500,000 and a fair market value of $700,000 to a newly
formed corporation in exchange for 100% of the stock. The
corporation assumes a liability for the transferred real
estate in the amount of $400,000.
Determine Maxwell's recognized gain on the transfer and
the basis for his stock.
Transcribed Image Text:Maxwell Inc. transfers real estate with an adjusted basis of $500,000 and a fair market value of $700,000 to a newly formed corporation in exchange for 100% of the stock. The corporation assumes a liability for the transferred real estate in the amount of $400,000. Determine Maxwell's recognized gain on the transfer and the basis for his stock.
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