Sami Transferred Property with a Fair Market Value of $600

question 94

Multiple Choice

Sami transferred property with a fair market value of $600 and a tax basis of $300 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $600. In addition, Sami received stock with a fair market value of $50 in exchange for services she provided to the corporation in the incorporation process. Which of the following statements best describes the tax result to Sami because of the exchanges?

• A) Sami will recognize $50 of compensation income, but she can count the shares of stock she receives in exchange for services in determining if the control test is met under section 351.
• B) Sami will recognize $50 of compensation income, but she cannot count the shares of stock she receives in exchange for services in determining if the control test is met under section 351.
• C) Sami will not recognize $50 of compensation income, but she can count the shares of stock she receives in exchange for services in determining if the control test is met under section 351.
• D) Sami will not recognize $50 of compensation income, and she cannot count the shares of stock she receives in exchange for services in determining if the control test is met under section 351.

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Definitions:

Performance Levels

Measures of an individual, group, or organization's output compared to a predefined standard or expectation.

Direct Costs

Costs that can be directly attributed to the production of specific goods or services, such as labor and materials.

Factory Rent

Factory rent is the cost associated with leasing or renting a manufacturing facility, which is typically categorized as a fixed expense for the business.

Wages

Payments made to employees, typically on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis, for the labor or services they provide.