Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the "Built-In Loss

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the "built-in loss" rules that apply to property transferred to a corporation under section 351?

• A) If the basis of a property transferred to a corporation under section 351 exceeds its fair market value, the corporation will always take a tax basis in the property equal to the property's fair market value.
• B) If the basis of a property transferred to a corporation under section 351 exceeds its fair market value, the corporation will always take a tax basis in the property equal to the property's tax basis in the hands of the shareholder.
• C) If the aggregate basis of all property transferred to a corporation under section 351 exceeds its aggregate fair market value, the aggregate tax basis of the property in the hands of the corporation cannot exceed the aggregate tax basis of the property.
• D) If the aggregate basis of all property transferred to a corporation under section 351 exceeds its aggregate fair market value, the aggregate tax basis of the property in the hands of the corporation cannot exceed the aggregate fair market value of the property.

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Definitions:

Return on Assets

A financial ratio that measures the efficiency of a company's use of its assets in generating profit.

Net Income

The net profit of a company calculated by deducting expenses and taxes from its total income.

Balance Sheet

A document that outlines a firm's assets, liabilities, and the equity held by shareholders, as of a certain date.

Stockholders' Equity

The portion of a company's capital that belongs to the shareholders, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities.