Joyce, a Single Taxpayer, Transfers Property (Basis of $120,000 and Fair

question 12

Essay

Joyce, a single taxpayer, transfers property (basis of $120,000 and fair market value of $60,000) to Wren Corporation in exchange for shares of § 1244 stock. As the transfer qualifies under § 351, Joyce takes a $120,000 basis in the Wren stock. In the current year, Joyce sells the Wren Corporation stock for $40,000. What are the consequences of the sale to Joyce?

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