Nick Exchanges Property (Basis of $100,000; Fair Market Value of $3

question 25

Essay

Nick exchanges property (basis of $100,000; fair market value of $3 million) for 65% of the stock of Yellow Corporation. The other 35% of the stock is owned by Gloria who acquired it several years ago. What are the tax consequences to Nick?

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Definitions:

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, which are found in many foods, and is excreted in urine.

Nephridial Organs

Excretory organs found in many invertebrates, functioning similarly to kidneys in removing metabolic wastes from the organism’s body.

Metanephridia

Excretory organs in many invertebrates, such as annelids, that filter body fluid directly from the coelom.

Flatworms

A group of simple, soft-bodied invertebrate animals that include planarians, tapeworms, and flukes, known for their flat bodies.