Julian Transferred 100 Percent of His Stock in Lemon Company

question 110

Multiple Choice

Julian transferred 100 percent of his stock in Lemon Company to Apricot Corporation in a Type B stock-for-stock exchange. In exchange, he received stock in Apricot with a fair market value of $200,000. Julian's tax basis in the Lemon stock was $400,000. What amount of loss does Julian recognize in the exchange and what is his basis in the Apricot stock he receives?

• A)$200,000 loss recognized and a basis in Apricot stock of $200,000
• B)No loss recognized and a basis in Apricot stock of $400,000
• C)$200,000 loss recognized and a basis in Apricot stock of $400,000
• D)No loss recognized and a basis in Apricot stock of $200,000

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

Cash distributions given by a company to its stockholders out of its earnings.

Paid-in Capital

The amount of money that a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares of stock.

Par Value

Par value, also known as nominal value, is the legally documented worth of a security's share, such as stocks or bonds, at the time of its issuance.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, providing them ownership interest.