Martin Contributes Property with an Adjusted Basis of $100,000 and a Fair

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Short Answer

Martin contributes property with an adjusted basis of $100,000 and a fair market value of $140,000 to a newly formed business entity.If the entity is an S corporation and the transaction qualifies under § 351, the S corporation's basis for the property and the shareholder's basis for the stock are:

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

A psychological term referring to individuals who believe they have control over the outcomes of their actions and life events.

Adaptation-Level Phenomenon

The psychological process by which individuals adjust their expectations and standards based on previous experiences, influencing their perception of new stimuli.

Type B Personality

A disposition typified by its placid, lenient, and relaxed manner.

External Locus

A belief system where individuals perceive their outcomes in life as being controlled by external forces or chance.