Barry, Dan, and Edith Together Form a New Corporation; Barry

question 120

Multiple Choice

Barry, Dan, and Edith together form a new corporation; Barry and Dan each contribute property in exchange for stock. Within two weeks after the formation, the corporation issues additional stock to Edith in exchange for property. Barry and Dan each hold 10,000 shares and Edith will receive 9,000 shares. Which transactions will qualify for nonrecognition?

• A)Only the first transaction will qualify for nonrecognition.
• B)Only the second transaction will qualify for nonrecognition.
• C)Because of the step transaction doctrine, neither transaction will qualify.
• D)Both transactions will qualify under Sec. 351 if they are part of the same plan of incorporation.

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Sedimentary Clasts

Pieces of rock or mineral fragments that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice, then compacted and cemented into sedimentary rock.

Breccia

A type of rock composed of broken fragments of minerals or rocks cemented together by a fine-grained matrix.

Conglomerate

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