Zebra Corporation Transfers Assets with a $120,000 Basis and a $250,000

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Essay

Zebra Corporation transfers assets with a $120,000 basis and a $250,000 FMV to Hat Corporation for common stock worth $200,000 and cash of $50,000. The exchange qualifies as a tax-free reorganization. Zebra Corporation distributes the stock and cash to its shareholders pursuant to its liquidation. How much gain must Zebra Corporation recognize?

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Definitions:

Voting Shares

Shares of a company's stock that grant the shareholder the right to vote on corporate matters, such as electing the board of directors and approving major corporate actions.

Protective Rights

Rights designed to protect the interest of the party holding those rights without giving that party power over the entity to which those rights relate.

Shared Control

A situation in business where two or more parties have the rights to govern the financial and operating policies of an enterprise in a way that both have significant influence but not full control over it.

Relevant Activities

Actions or decisions that significantly affect an entity's returns, influencing financial performance and outcomes.