Azar, Who Owns 100% of Hat Corporation, Transfers Land Having

question 24

Essay

Azar, who owns 100% of Hat Corporation, transfers land having a $50,000 FMV and a $30,000 adjusted basis to Hat. In return, Azar receives additional shares of Hat common stock having a $40,000 FMV and Cap Corporation common stock having a $10,000 FMV. The Cap Corporation common stock, a capital asset, has a $2,500 basis on Hat's books. What is Azar's realized and recognized gain? Does Hat Corporation recognize a gain on the stock transfer to Azar?

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