Question

Luciana, a nonshareholder, purchases a condominium for her employer for $85,000. The fair market value of the condominium is $120,000. What is Luciana’s basis in the condominium and the amount of any income as a result of this purchase?

Answer 1

Answer:

Luciana’s basis in the condominium is $120000.

Explanation:

The transfer or sale of property by the employer to the employee at less than the fair market value then it is considered as the compensation income or dividend income. However, it should be included in the income. The difference in cost and fair market value ($120000 - $85000 = $35000) is considered as the gross income which is taxable for the year.