Tristan Transfers Property with a Tax Basis of $900 and a Fair

question 119

Multiple Choice

Tristan transfers property with a tax basis of $900 and a fair market value of $1,200 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $900 and $200 in cash in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under section 351. The corporation assumed a liability of $100 on the property transferred. What is the corporation's tax basis in the property received in the exchange?

• A)$1,200
• B)$1,100
• C)$1,000
• D)$900

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Definitions:

Simple Interest

A method of calculating the interest charge on a loan based on the original principal amount and the rate of interest per period.

Annum

A Latin term for year, often used in financial contexts to denote per year.

Deferred Payment

An agreement to postpone payment until a later date, often used in sales and financing arrangements.

Simple Interest

Simple interest is a method of calculating interest where the interest charge is based on the original principal amount and does not accumulate or compound over time.