Martin Operates a Law Practice as a Sole Proprietorship Using

question 2

Multiple Choice

Martin operates a law practice as a sole proprietorship using the cash method of accounting. Martin incorporates the law practice and transfers the following items to a new, solely owned corporation. Martin must recognize a gain of ________ and has a stock basis of ________:

• A)$0; $30,000
• B)$0; $40,000
• C)$20,000; $30,000
• D)$20,000; $40,000

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