Question

Erica transfers land worth $500,000, basis of $100,000, to a newly formed corporation, Robin Corporation, for all of Robin's stock, worth $300,000, and a 10-year note. The note was executed by Robin and made payable to Erica in the amount of $200,000. As a result of the transfer:

Answer 1

Answer:

Robin Corporation has a basis of $300,000 in the land.

Explanation:

Options are "a. Erica does not recognize gain.  b.  Erica recognizes gain of $400,000.  c.  Robin Corporation has a basis of $100,000 in the land.  d. Robin Corporation has a basis of $300,000 in the land.  e.  None of the above."

Erica has a recognized gain of $200,000 which is the amount made payable to her through her receipt of the securities in Robin Corporation. The basis of the land to Robin would be equals to the basis Erica has in the land, $100,000 plus gain recognized by Erica $200,000 or $300,000.