Carlos Transfers Property with a Tax Basis of $500 and a Fair

question 42

Multiple Choice

Carlos transfers property with a tax basis of $500 and a fair market value of $800 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $650 and $50 cash in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under section 351.The corporation assumed a liability of $100 on the property transferred.What is the corporation's tax basis in the property received in the exchange?

• A)$800.
• B)$600.
• C)$550.
• D)$450.

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