Mario and Lupita Form a Corporation in a Transaction Coming

question 13

Multiple Choice

Mario and Lupita form a corporation in a transaction coming under Sec. 351. Lupita transfers property with an adjusted basis of $150,000 and an FMV of $200,000 in exchange for one-half of the stock. The property has an $80,000 mortgage, which the corporation assumes. Lupita has a recognized gain of

• A)$0.
• B)$50,000.
• C)$100,000.
• D)$80,000.

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Definitions:

Life Policy

An insurance contract that pays a beneficiary upon the death of the insured, or after a certain period.

Quarterly Premiums

Payments made every three months for insurance policies or other agreements requiring regular fees.

Annual Premium

The amount of money that must be paid once a year to maintain an insurance policy or similar financial product.

Endowment Policy

An insurance policy that pays a specified sum to the policyholder upon a certain date, or to the beneficiaries upon the policyholder's death.