Ashley Transfers Property with a Tax Basis of $5,000 and a Fair

question 33

Multiple Choice

Ashley transfers property with a tax basis of $5,000 and a fair market value of $3,000 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $2,000 and $500 cash in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under section 351.The corporation assumed a liability of $500 on the property transferred.What is Ashley's tax basis in the stock received in the exchange?

• A)$5,000.
• B)$4,000.
• C)$3,000.
• D)$2,000.

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Definitions:

Hostile Takeover

An acquisition attempt by a company or individual against the wishes of the company's management and board of directors.

Corporate Shell

A legal entity with no significant assets or operations, often used to facilitate business transactions like mergers or to hold assets.

Control Block

An interest controlling 50% of outstanding votes plus one; thereby it may decide the fate of the firm.

Corporate Takeover

The acquisition of one company by another, either through direct purchase or through the accumulation of a majority of its stock shares.