Casey Transfers Property with a Tax Basis of $2,000 and a Fair

question 53

Multiple Choice

Casey transfers property with a tax basis of $2,000 and a fair market value of $5,000 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $4,000 and $400 in cash in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under section 351. The corporation assumed a liability of $600 on the property transferred. Casey also incurred selling expenses of $300. What is the amount realized by Casey in the exchange?

• A)$5,000
• B)$4,700
• C)$4,600
• D)$4,200

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