Lynn Transfers Property with a $56,000 Adjusted Basis and a $100,000

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Essay

Lynn transfers property with a $56,000 adjusted basis and a $100,000 FMV to Florida Corporation for 75 shares of Florida stock. Fred, Lynn's father, transfers property with a $64,000 adjusted basis and a $100,000 FMV to Florida Corporation for the remaining 25 shares of Florida stock.
a)What is the amount of each transferor's gain or loss?
b)What is Lynn's basis for her Florida stock?
c)What is Fred's basis for his Florida stock?

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