Brad Forms Vott Corporation by Contributing Equipment, Which Has a Basis

question 23

Multiple Choice

Brad forms Vott Corporation by contributing equipment, which has a basis of $50,000 and an FMV of $40,000 in exchange for Vott stock. Brad also contributes $5,000 in cash. If the transaction meets the Sec. 351 control and ownership tests, what are the tax consequences to Brad?

• A)He recognizes a $5,000 loss.
• B)He recognizes a $5,000 gain and a $10,000 loss.
• C)He recognizes neither a gain nor a loss.
• D)He recognizes a $10,000 loss.

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Definitions:

Cross-Price Elasticity

A measure of the responsiveness in the quantity demanded of one good due to a price change in another good.

Break-Even Point

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning that there is no net loss or gain, and one has "broken even."

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs that are unaffected by production or sales volume, like rent, employee salaries, and insurance fees.

Contribution Per Unit

The amount of money each unit sold contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.