Martha Owns Gator Corporation Stock Having an Adjusted Basis of $21,000

question 12

Essay

Martha owns Gator Corporation stock having an adjusted basis of $21,000. As part of a tax-free reorganization involving Gator and Baker Corporations, Martha exchanges her Gator stock for $18,000 of Baker stock and $6,000 (face amount and FMV)of Baker securities. What is Martha's basis in the Baker stock?

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Definitions:

Assignment of Rights

The transfer of rights held by one party to another party.

Contract

A pact among two or more parties that holds legal force and is binding.

Duty

An obligation or responsibility imposed by law, moral guidelines, or codes of conduct that requires a person or entity to act or refrain from acting in a certain way.

Assignable

Capable of being transferred from one party to another, typically referring to rights or property.