A Shareholder's Basis in Stock Received in a Sec

question 7

Multiple Choice

A shareholder's basis in stock received in a Sec. 351 transaction is

• A)increased by the gain recognized by the corporation.
• B)decreased by the gain recognized by the transferor.
• C)decreased by liabilities assumed by the corporation.
• D)increased by the FMV of boot received from the corporation.

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