Jeremy Operates a Business as a Sole Proprietorship

question 108

Multiple Choice

Jeremy operates a business as a sole proprietorship. The proprietorship uses the cash method of accounting. He decides to incorporate and transfers the assets and liabilities of the sole proprietorship to the newly formed corporation in exchange for its stock. The assets, which include $10,000 of accounts receivable with a zero basis, have a basis of $20,000 and an FMV of $40,000. The liabilities include accounts payable of $12,000, which will be deductible when paid, and a note payable on medical equipment of $7,000. Jeremy's basis for his stock is

• A)$40,000.
• B)$20,000.
• C)$13,000.
• D)$8,000.

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Definitions:

Total Fixed Costs

The total of all expenses that do not change, irrespective of the amount of production or the level of business operations.

Workers

Workers refer to individuals engaged in any form of employment or labor, contributing their skills and efforts in exchange for compensation.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales, such as materials and labor.

Total Cost

The sum of all costs incurred by a business in producing a good or service, including both fixed and variable costs.