For the Last Four Years, Bob and Ellen Have Each

question 5

Essay

For the last four years, Bob and Ellen have each owned 100 of the 200 outstanding shares of Racer Corporation's stock. Bob transfers land having a $10,000 basis and a $30,000 FMV to Racer for an additional 30 shares of stock, and Ellen transfers $2,000 for an additional two shares of stock. What is the amount of gain or loss that Bob must recognize on the exchange? If the transaction does not comply with the Sec. 351 requirements, how can it be made to comply?

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Definitions:

Comprehensive Income

An all-inclusive measure of a company's income, including both its net income and other comprehensive income items that are not included in the net income.

Other Comprehensive Income

Components of total comprehensive income that are not part of net income, including items that have not been realized, such as unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities.

Dividend Yield

A metric showing the annual dividend payments of a corporation as a proportion of its share price.

Market Price

The immediate value at which an asset or service is offered for buying or selling.