Baxter Corporation Transfers Assets with an Adjusted Basis of $300,000

question 64

Essay

Baxter Corporation transfers assets with an adjusted basis of $300,000 and an FMV of $500,000 to Duke Corporation for 90% of Duke's single class of stock worth $500,000. The Duke stock is then exchanged for Frank's 50% interest in Baxter Corporation. Frank's basis in the Baxter stock he surrenders is $120,000. What is Duke Corporation's basis in the assets it receives?

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Definitions:

Assignment

The transfer of rights, property, or obligations from one party to another.

Negotiation

The process of discussing something formally to reach an agreement or compromise between parties.

Fraudulent

Fraudulent activities involve deceit or trickery, intentionally carried out for personal gain or to cause financial or personal harm to others.

Demand Instrument

A financial document that requires payment of the amount specified on it upon demand by the holder.