Sofia Forms Lark Corporation with a Transfer of Appreciated Property

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Sofia forms Lark Corporation with a transfer of appreciated property in exchange for all of its shares. Shortly thereafter, she transfers half her shares to her son, Ted. The later transfer to Ted could cause the original transfer to be taxable.

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