In Order to Retain the Services of Eve,a Key Employee

question 60

True/False

In order to retain the services of Eve,a key employee in Ted's sole proprietorship,Ted contracts with Eve to make her a 30% owner.Ted incorporates the business receiving in return 100% of the stock.Three days later,Ted transfers 30% of the stock to Eve.Under these circumstances,§ 351 will not apply to the incorporation of Ted's business.

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