Van Owns All 1,000 Shares of Valley Metal Corporation Stock

question 28

Multiple Choice

Van owns all 1,000 shares of Valley Metal Corporation stock. The stock has a $100,000 FMV. Karen wants to purchase the stock from Van but has only $70,000. Valley Metal has ample cash, which is not needed for operations. Which of the following best qualifies for bootstrap redemption treatment and no constructive dividends to the purchaser?

• A)Karen contracts to acquire all the stock of the corporation on an installment plan and then uses corporate funds to pay the installment obligations.
• B)Karen buys 70 shares from Van for $70,000 and Van causes Valley Metal Corporation to redeem his remaining shares for $30,000.
• C)Karen buys 70 shares from Van for $70,000 and then contracts to buy the remaining 30 shares from Van. She then causes Valley Metal Corporation to redeem Van's 30 shares.
• D)Karen buys 70 shares from Van for $70,000 and obtains an option to purchase Van's remaining stock for $50,000. Karen then assigns the option to Valley Metal Corporation. The corporation subsequently exercises the option.

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