Carolyn Transfers Property with an Adjusted Basis of $50,000 and an FMV

question 58

Multiple Choice

Carolyn transfers property with an adjusted basis of $50,000 and an FMV of $60,000 in exchange for Prime Corporation stock in a Sec. 351 transaction. Carolyn's basis in the stock is

• A)$60,000.
• B)$50,000.
• C)$10,000.
• D)$0.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product costs.

Total Product Cost

Sum of all costs directly or indirectly related to the creation of a product, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that considers only the variable manufacturing costs as product costs, treating fixed manufacturing overhead as a period expense.

Total Product Cost

The complete cost associated with making or acquiring a product, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead costs.