Chi Transfers Assets with a $150,000 FMV (Basis $80,000)and $100,000

question 94

Essay

Chi transfers assets with a $150,000 FMV (basis $80,000)and $100,000 of business-related liabilities to a corporation in exchange for 100% of the corporation's stock with a FMV of $50,000.The corporation assumes the $100,000 mortgage.
a.What is the amount of gain recognized by Chi?
b.What is the adjusted basis if the stock received by Chi?
c.What is the basis of the assets to the corporation?

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