Allen Transfers Marketable Securities with an Adjusted Basis of $120,000

question 81

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Allen transfers marketable securities with an adjusted basis of $120,000, fair market value of $300,000, for 85% of the stock of Heron Corporation. In addition, he receives cash of $40,000. Allen recognizes a capital gain of $40,000 on the transfer.

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