Toby Made a Capital Contribution of a Pretzel Maker Having

question 81

Multiple Choice

Toby made a capital contribution of a pretzel maker having a $2,000 adjusted basis and a $200 FMV to Keke Corporation in exchange for additional stock last year. Later that same year, Keke sold the pretzel maker for $300. This year, Keke adopted a plan of liquidation. Previously, Keke had never used the pretzel maker in connection with the conduct of its trade or business. The sale was reported on Keke's current tax return. What reporting option does Keke Corporation not have because of its plan of liquidation?

• A)File an amended tax return for the tax year in which the tax loss was originally claimed.
• B)Recapture the loss on the tax return for the year the plan for liquidation was adopted.
• C)Recognize a gain of $100 for the current year.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing a snapshot of the firm’s financial condition.

Assets

Resources owned or controlled by a company that are expected to provide future economic benefits, such as cash, inventory, equipment, and real estate.

Accounting Cycle

The full process of recording and processing all financial transactions of a company, from when the transaction occurs, to its representation on the financial statements, to closing the accounts.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made in an accounting system to update account balances before financial statements are prepared, ensuring records adhere to the accrual basis of accounting.