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:

Consolidated Statement

Financial statements that aggregate the financials of a parent company and its subsidiaries, presenting the finances as if the group were a single entity.

Cost Method

An accounting approach where investments are recorded at their acquisition cost, without adjusting for changes in market value unless there is a decline in value judged to be other than temporary.

Controlling Interest

Ownership interest in a business entity through which a party has the power to influence or direct its policies and management.

Consolidated Net Income

The total net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries, after eliminating intercompany transactions.