Carolyn Transfers Property with an Adjusted Basis of $50,000 and an FMV

question 58

Multiple Choice

Carolyn transfers property with an adjusted basis of $50,000 and an FMV of $60,000 in exchange for Prime Corporation stock in a Sec. 351 transaction. Carolyn's basis in the stock is

• A)$60,000.
• B)$50,000.
• C)$10,000.
• D)$0.

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Definitions:

Demand Price

The highest price that consumers are willing to pay for a good or service at a given quantity.

Supply Price

The lowest price at which a seller is willing to sell a good or service, influenced by costs of production and market demand.

Quota Rent

The earnings exceeding normal profits received by license holders when import quotas are in place.

Demand Price

The price of a good or service dictated by the desire and ability of consumers to purchase it at certain price levels.