Four Individuals Form Chickadee Corporation Under § 351

question 88

Multiple Choice

Four individuals form Chickadee Corporation under § 351.Two of these individuals, Jane and Walt, made the following contributions: Both Jane and Walt receive stock in Chickadee Corporation equal to the value of their investments.

• A)Jane must recognize income of $40,000; Walt has no income.
• B)Neither Jane nor Walt recognize income.
• C)Walt must recognize income of $130,000; Jane has no income.
• D)Walt must recognize income of $100,000; Jane has no income.
• E)None of these.

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Striking Price

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The price at which a particular stock is bought or sold on the market.

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