Three Individuals Form Skylark Corporation with the Following Contributions: Cliff

question 30

Multiple Choice

Three individuals form Skylark Corporation with the following contributions: Cliff, cash of $50,000 for 50 shares? Brad, land worth $20,000 (basis of $11,000) for 20 shares? and Ron, cattle worth $9,000 (basis of $6,000) for 9 shares and services worth $21,000 for 21 shares.

• A) These transfers are fully taxable and not subject to § 351.
• B) Ron's basis in his stock is $27,000.
• C) Ron's basis in his stock is $6,000.
• D) Brad's basis in his stock is $20,000.
• E) None of the above.

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