Tristan transfers property with a tax basis of $1,245 and a fair market value of $1,750 to a corporation in exchange for stock w
ith a fair market value of $1,245 and $399 in cash in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under section 351. The corporation assumed a liability of $106 on the property transferred. What is the corporation's tax basis in the property received in the exchange
The corporation's tax basis will be the addition of the tax basis of Tristan and the gain that is recognized on the exchange by Tristan.
Gain realized = 1750 - 1245 = 505
Boot received = 399
The gain recognized on the exchange will the value that's lower between the gain realized which is $505 and the boot received which is $399. Therefore, gain recognized = $399.