Rob and Fran Form Bluebird Corporation with the Following Investments

question 17

Multiple Choice

Rob and Fran form Bluebird Corporation with the following investments. Each receives 50% of Bluebird's stock.In addition,Fran receives cash of $40,000.One result of these transfers is that Fran has a:

• A)Recognized loss of $60,000.
• B)Recognized loss of $20,000.
• C)Basis of $460,000 in the Bluebird stock (assuming Bluebird reduces its basis in the land to $440,000).
• D)Basis of $400,000 in the Bluebird stock (assuming Bluebird reduces its basis in the land to $440,000).
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Disposable Income

The available cash reserves for households to spend and save once taxes on income have been settled.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households; an economic activity that represents spending by consumers.

Average Propensity

The ratio of total consumption to total income, indicating the average tendency of consumers to spend their income.

Disposable Income

Net pay after taxes and other deductions, available for spending, saving, or investment.