Kirby and Helen Form Red Corporation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Kirby and Helen form Red Corporation. Kirby transfers property, basis of $20,000 and value of $300,000, for 100 shares in Red Corporation. Helen transfers property, basis of $40,000 and value of $280,000, and provides legal services in organizing the corporation. The value of her services is $20,000. In return Helen receives 100 shares in Red Corporation. With respect to the transfers:

• A) Kirby will recognize gain.
• B) Helen will not recognize any gain or income.
• C) Red Corporation will have a basis of $280,000 in the property it acquired from Helen.
• D) Red will have a business deduction of $20,000.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a long-term asset from the time of its purchase to the reporting date.

Accumulated Depreciation

Accumulated depreciation represents the total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since its acquisition.

Recognized Gain

The amount of profit that is reported for accounting or tax purposes, realized upon the sale or exchange of an asset.

Financing Charges

Costs associated with borrowing money, including interest, fees, and other charges.