Two weeks after Royalty Corp was formed Juan sells the 30% of Royalty stock to the second party who is unrelated. Juan will: A. Have no gains or losses recognized for the formation of Royalty Corporation

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Juan transfers land with a fair market value of $300,000 and a basis of $100,000 to Royalty Corporation in return for 100% of their stock. Shortly before the formation of Royalty corp, Juan enters into an agreement with another party where he agrees to sell 30% of the Royalty Corporation stock. Two weeks after Royalty Corp was formed Juan sells the 30% of Royalty stock to the second party who is unrelated. Juan will:

A. Have no gains or losses recognized for the formation of Royalty Corporation

B. Have a gain worth $60,000 on the formation of Royalty Corporation

C. Have a gain worth $200,000 on the formation of Royalty Corporation

D. None of the above

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