In Which of the Following Independent Situations Is the Sec

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Essay

In which of the following independent situations is the Sec. 351 control requirement met?
a) Jane transfers property to Jet Corporation for 75% of Jet Corporation's stock, and Susan provides services to J Corporation for the remaining 25% of Jet Corporation stock.
b) Paul transfers property to Pride Corporation for 60% of Pride's stock, and Bob transfers property worth $15,0 performs services worth $25,000 for the remaining 40% of Pride's stock.
c) Herb and his wife Carolyn each have owned 50% of the 100 outstanding shares of Wykert Corporation stock was formed three years ago. In the current year, their daughter, Cindy, transfers property to Wykert Corporation newly issued shares of Wykert stock.
d) John and Pam develop a plan to form PJ Corporation on May 2 of this year. John transfers property worth $5 for 50 shares of PJ Corporation stock. As part of the single plan to incorporate, Pam transfers $50,000 cash for 50 of PJ Corporation stock on July 1.
e) Assume the same facts as in Part (d), except that John has a prearranged plan to sell 30 of his shares to Steven September 1.

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Definitions:

Imitation Problem

The potential for a firm’s rivals to produce a close variation of (imitate) a firm’s new product or process, greatly reducing the originator’s profit from R&D and innovation.

R&D

Research and Development; activities in connection with corporate or governmental innovation involving the investigation of new ideas and the development of new products or processes.

Diffusion of Innovation

The process through which a new idea, product, or practice spreads within a population.

Trademark

A symbol, word, or phrase legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.