Kevin and Nicole Form Indigo Corporation with the Following Transfers

question 84

Multiple Choice

Kevin and Nicole form Indigo Corporation with the following transfers: inventory from Kevin (basis of $360,000 and fair market value of $400,000) and improved real estate from Nicole (basis of $320,000 and fair market value of $375,000) .Nicole,an accountant,agrees to contribute her services (worth $25,000) in organizing Indigo.The corporation's stock is distributed equally to Kevin and Nicole.As a result of these transfers:

• A)Indigo can deduct $25,000 as a business expense.
• B)Nicole has a recognized gain of $55,000 on the transfer of the real estate.
• C)Indigo has a basis of $360,000 in the inventory.
• D)Indigo has a basis of $375,000 in the real estate.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Capital Investment

Funds spent by a company to acquire or upgrade physical assets, such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment, to improve its business capacity or efficiency.

Partnership Creditors

Individuals or entities to whom a partnership owes money or has some form of legal financial obligation.

Pro Rata

In proportion; according to the calculated share or division.

Apparent Authority

A situation in which a reasonable person would understand that an agent had authority to act, even if the agent did not have actual authority.