Please Answer the Following Questions About the Tax Consequences of the Transaction

question 95

Essay

Please answer the following questions about the tax consequences of the transaction to Jim.
a) What amount of income, gain or loss does Jim realize on the formation of the corporation?
b) What amount of gain or loss, if any, does he recognize?
c) What is Jim's tax basis in the stock he receives in return for his contribution of services to the corporation?

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Definitions:

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