A Shareholder's Basis in Stock Received in a Sec

question 7

Multiple Choice

A shareholder's basis in stock received in a Sec. 351 transaction is

• A)increased by the gain recognized by the corporation.
• B)decreased by the gain recognized by the transferor.
• C)decreased by liabilities assumed by the corporation.
• D)increased by the FMV of boot received from the corporation.

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Definitions:

Original Cost

The initial purchase price or construction cost of an asset before adjustments for depreciation or amortization.

Trading Securities

Financial instruments, such as stocks or bonds, that are bought and held primarily for the purpose of selling them in the near term to profit from price fluctuations.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a certain period.

Valuation Allowance Accounts

Accounts used to adjust the carrying value of deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.