Martha Owns Gator Corporation Stock Having an Adjusted Basis of $21,000

question 12

Essay

Martha owns Gator Corporation stock having an adjusted basis of $21,000. As part of a tax-free reorganization involving Gator and Baker Corporations, Martha exchanges her Gator stock for $18,000 of Baker stock and $6,000 (face amount and FMV)of Baker securities. What is Martha's basis in the Baker stock?

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