Norman Transfers Machinery That Has a $45,000 Basis and a $105,000

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Essay

Norman transfers machinery that has a $45,000 basis and a $105,000 FMV and $30,000 in money to Elnor Corporation in exchange for 50 shares of Elnor stock. The machinery, used in Norman's business, originally cost him $150,000 and is subject to an $84,000 liability which Elnor Corporation assumes. Kate exchanges $51,000 cash for the remaining 50 shares of Elnor stock.
a)What is the amount and character of Norman's recognized gain or loss?
b)What is his basis in the Elnor stock?
c)What is Elnor's basis in the machinery?
d)What is the amount and character of Kate's recognized gain or loss?
e)What is Kate's basis in the Elnor stock?
f)When do Norman and Kate's holding periods for their stock begin?

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Definitions:

Market Dictated Price

The price of a good or service as determined by the supply and demand dynamics in the open market.

Markup Percentage

A percentage added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.

Total Cost Concept

An accounting principle that sums all costs associated with the production of a good or service, including direct, indirect, fixed, and variable costs.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales activity.