Rita Forms Finch Corporation by Transferring Land (Basis of $125,000;

question 18

Essay

Rita forms Finch Corporation by transferring land (basis of $125,000; fair market value of $750,000) which is subject to a mortgage of $375,000. Two weeks prior to incorporating Finch, Rita borrows $125,000 for personal purposes
and gives the lender a second mortgage on the land. Finch Corporation issues stock worth $250,000 to Rita and assumes the two mortgages on the land. What are the tax consequences to Rita and to Finch Corporation?

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Definitions:

Mutual Funds

Funds that aggregate capital from numerous investors to acquire a varied collection of shares, bonds, or alternative financial instruments.

12b-1 Fee

A fee found in the expense ratio of some mutual funds, meant to cover marketing, distribution, and other costs.

Front-end Load

An upfront sales charge investors pay when they purchase mutual fund shares, which reduces the amount of the investment.

Back-end Load

A fee paid by investors when selling mutual fund shares, typically decreasing over time the longer shares are held, designed to discourage quick withdrawals.