Chris Transfers Land with a Basis of $40,000 to Webb

question 1

Multiple Choice

Chris transfers land with a basis of $40,000 to Webb Corporation in exchange for 100% of Webb's stock. At the date of the transfer, the land had a $30,000 fair market value. Chris makes an election to reduce his basis in Webb's stock to $30,000, so Webb's basis in the land is

• A)$30,000.
• B)$35,000.
• C)$40,000.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Barriers to Entry

Factors that prevent or hinder companies from entering a specific market or industry.

Monopoly Power

The significant control or exclusive possession of the market by a single entity, allowing it to influence price or terms of sale for goods and services.

Inelastic Portion

Part of the demand curve where the quantity demanded changes minimally in response to price changes.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income gained from selling one more unit of a product or service.