Individuals Gayle and Marcus Form GM Corporation

question 1492

Multiple Choice

Individuals Gayle and Marcus form GM Corporation. Gayle transfers land and a building with a $750,000 adjusted basis and a $830,000 FMV in exchange for 50% of the stock of the GM Corporation worth $800,000 and a $30,000 note. Marcus transfers cash of $830,000 for 50% of the stock worth $800,000 and a note of the GM Corporation valued at $30,000. The basis of the land and building to GM Corporation is

• A) $750,000.
• B) $860,000.
• C) $780,000.
• D) $830,000.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate Parity

A theory which posits that the difference between the interest rates of two countries is equal to the difference between the forward exchange rate and the spot exchange rate.

Interest Rate Differential

The difference in interest rates between two financial instruments or two countries, often influencing currency values and investment flows.

Forward Exchange Rate

The agreed-upon exchange rate for currencies to be exchanged on a specified future date.

Swaps

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