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:

Price Takers

Economic agents who accept market prices as given because they do not have enough market power to influence those prices.

Strategic Behavior

Actions taken by firms or individuals that consider the responses or reactions of other participants and attempt to influence outcomes.

Product Differentiation

The method of differentiating a product or service from competitors in the marketplace to enhance its appeal to a specific target audience.

Barriers

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