Question

For each of the following corporate formations, (1) write the amount of gain or loss that will be recognized by the shareholders as a whole, and (2) write the corporation's basis in the property after the transfer.
a. John and Kelly started Back Stop, Inc., in 2021. Kelly transferred a building with a basis of $120,000 and a FMV of $150,000 for 60% of the stock.
b. John agreed to operate the company on a day-to-day basis in exchange for his stock. Ignore any compensation income recognized by John.

Answer 1

Answer:

Back Stop, Inc.

1. The amount of gain or loss that will be recognized by the company:

a. $30,000 gain

b. $80,000 loss

2. The corporation's basis in the property after the transfer:

a. $150,000

b. ($80,000)

Explanation:

1) Data and Calculations:

a. Building $150,000 Capital, Kelly $120,000 Unrealized gain $30,000

b. Unrealized loss $80,000 Capital, Kelly $80,000

2) The building contributed by Kelly is worth $150,000 for the corporation.  However, the contribution by John is worth nothing in real terms.  Instead, an unrealized loss is being suffered by the corporation.