Zoe Ann Transfers Machinery Having a $36,000 Adjusted Basis and a $70,000

question 105

Essay

Zoe Ann transfers machinery having a $36,000 adjusted basis and a $70,000 FMV for all 100 shares of Zeema Corporation's stock. Before the transfer, Zoe Ann used the machinery in her business. She originally paid $50,000 for the machinery and claimed $14,000 of depreciation before transferring the machinery. Zoe Ann recaptures no depreciation on the transfer and the recapture potential is transferred to Zeema Corporation. Zeema sells the machine for $66,000 after it had depreciated the machine an additional $4,000. What is Zeema's gain on the machine and what is its character?

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Definitions:

Separate Legal Entity

A business structure that is legally considered an independent entity separate from its owners, such as a corporation or LLP.

Limited Partnership

A partnership with general and limited partners.

Limited Liability

A legal structure that protects a company's owners or investors from being personally liable for the company's debts or liabilities beyond their investment in the company.

Partners

Individuals who share ownership of a business entity and are mutually obligated to the entity's liabilities and operational decisions.