Matt and Sheila Form Krupp Corporation

question 15

Multiple Choice

Matt and Sheila form Krupp Corporation. Matt contributes property with an FMV of $55,000 and a basis of $35,000. Sheila contributes property with an FMV of $75,000 and a basis of $40,000. Matt sells his stock to Paul shortly after the exchange. The transaction will

• A)not qualify under Sec. 351.
• B)qualify under Sec. 351 if Matt can show that the sale to Paul was not part of a prearranged plan.
• C)qualify with respect to Sheila under Sec. 351 whether Matt qualifies or not.
• D)qualify under Sec. 351 only if an advance ruling has been obtained.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

The widespread inclination to credit personal achievements to one's own qualities while blaming setbacks on outside influences.

Internal Causes

Refer to factors within a person that influence their behavior, thoughts, or emotions, such as personality traits or personal values.

In-group Homogeneity

The perception that members of one's own group are more similar to each other than to those of out-groups, often leading to stereotyping.

Variability

The extent to which data points in a statistical distribution or set differ from each other and from their average value.