In General, the Basis of Property to a Corporation in a Transfer

question 42

True/False

In general, the basis of property to a corporation in a transfer that qualifies as a nontaxable exchange under § 351 is the basis in the hands of the transferor shareholder decreased by the amount of any gain recognized on the transfer.

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