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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