Trish and Ron Form Pine Corporation

question 105

Essay

Trish and Ron form Pine Corporation. Trish transfers inventory (basis of $60,000 and fair market value of $110,000) for 50% of the stock in Pine. Ron transfers machinery (basis of $20,000 and fair market value of $60,000) and agrees to serve as manager of Pine Corporation for one year for 50% of the stock. What are the tax consequences to Trish, Ron, and Pine Corporation?

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Definitions:

Solvency Ratios

Financial ratios that assess a company's ability to meet its long-term obligations, providing insight into its financial stability.

Long Period

A term referring to an extended duration of time, often relating to financial or strategic planning horizons.

Comparability

An accounting principle that allows stakeholders to compare financial information across different time periods effectively.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

A collection of commonly-followed accounting rules and standards for financial reporting that is adopted by most countries.