Chris Transfers Land with a Basis of $40,000 to Webb

question 84

Multiple Choice

Chris transfers land with a basis of $40,000 to Webb Corporation in exchange for 100% of Webb's stock. At the date of the transfer, the land had a $30,000 fair market value. Absent an election by Chris, Webb's basis in the land is

• A)$30,000.
• B)$35,000.
• C)$40,000.
• D)none of the above

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