Roberta Transfers Property with a Tax Basis of $400 and a Fair

question 49

Multiple Choice

Roberta transfers property with a tax basis of $400 and a fair market value of $500 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $350 in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under section 351. The corporation assumed a liability of $150 on the property transferred. What is the amount realized by Roberta in the exchange?

• A)$500
• B)$400
• C)$350
• D)$250

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Total Dollar Amount

The aggregate or total value expressed in dollars; often refers to the total sum of money involved in a transaction or financial statement item.

Current Ratio

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Current Liabilities

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Non-current Liabilities

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