Henry Transfers Property with an Adjusted Basis of $95,000 and an FMV

question 113

Multiple Choice

Henry transfers property with an adjusted basis of $95,000 and an FMV of $100,000 to a newly formed corporation in a Sec. 351 exchange. Henry receives stock with an FMV of $85,000 and a short-term note with a $15,000 FMV. Henry's basis in the stock is

• A)$100,000.
• B)$95,000.
• C)$90,000.
• D)$85,000.

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Definitions:

Profit Margin

Measures how much out of every dollar of sales a company actually keeps in earnings, a key indicator of financial health and pricing strategies.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or production in the short term, such as rent, salaries, and equipment leases.

Variable Costs

Costs that fluctuate with the level of output, including raw materials, labor, and energy consumption.

Assets Utilized

The resources and assets a company effectively uses in its operations to generate revenue.