Peter Transfers an Office Building into a New Corporation in Exchange

question 16

True/False

Peter transfers an office building into a new corporation in exchange for 100 percent of the stock.In addition,the corporation assumes the mortgage on the building.Peter will treat the debt relief as boot and have to recognize gain.

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