On May 1 of the Current Year, Kiara, Victor, Pam

question 15

Essay

On May 1 of the current year, Kiara, Victor, Pam, and Joe form Newco Corporation with the following investments:
Kiara purchased the land and building several years ago for $12,000 and $50,000, respectively. Kiara has claimed straight-line depreciation on the building. Victor also received a Newco Corporation note for $10,000 due in three years. The note bears interest at a rate acceptable to the IRS. Victor purchased the equipment three years ago for $50,000. Pam also receives $5,000 cash. Pam purchased the van two years ago for $20,000.
a) Does the transaction satisfy the requirements of Sec. 351?
b) What are the amounts and character of the reorganized gains or losses to Kiara, Victor, Pam, Joe, and Newco Corporation?
c) What is each shareholder's basis for his or her Newco stock? When does the holding period for the stock begin?
d) What is Newco Corporation's basis for its property and services? When does its holding period begin for each property?

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