Ron, David, and Mary formed Widget, Inc. Ron and David each received 40% of the
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Ron, David, and Mary formed Widget, Inc. Ron and David each received 40% of the stock, and Mary received the remaining 20%. Ron contributed land with an FMV of $70,000 and an adjusted basis of $20,000. The corporation also assumed a $30,000 liability on the property. David contributed land with an FMV of $30,000 and an adjusted basis of $15,000. David also contributed $10,000 in cash. Mary received her stock for services rendered. She normally would bill $20,000 for these services. What is David's basis in the corporate stock received?
a.$0
b.$10,000
c.$25,000
d.$40,000
Explanation / Answer
David's basis for corporate stock received is
value of land contributed on adjusted basis + cash brought in
= 15000 + 10000
= $ 25000
So option C
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