Zebra Corporation Transfers Assets with a $120,000 Basis and a $250,000

question 100

Essay

Zebra Corporation transfers assets with a $120,000 basis and a $250,000 FMV to Hat Corporation for common stock worth $200,000 and cash of $50,000. The exchange qualifies as a tax-free reorganization. Zebra Corporation distributes the stock and cash to its shareholders pursuant to its liquidation. How much gain must Zebra Corporation recognize?

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Definitions:

Investment Account

A financial account holding securities, cash, and other assets managed by an investment advisor or the investor themselves, aimed at achieving long-term financial goals.

Retained Earnings

The amount of net income left over for the business after it has paid out dividends to its shareholders, often reinvested in the business or used to pay down debt.

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments that can be easily converted into cash, often including stocks, bonds, and other securities traded on public exchanges.

Fair Value

The price that would be received for selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.