A shareholder bought 10,000 shares of Kate Corporation for $50,000 several years
ID: 2581239 • Letter: A
Question
A shareholder bought 10,000 shares of Kate Corporation for $50,000 several years ago. When the stock is valued at $90,000, Kate Corporation redeems the shares in exchange for 5,000 shares of Rwanda Corporation stock and a $10,000 Rwanda bond. Assume the transaction meets the requirements of §368. Which of the following statements is false with regard to this transaction? Please explain your reasoning. (Hint: Refer Ch:7)
a.
The shareholder has a realized gain of $40,000.
b.
The shareholder has a postponed gain of $30,000.
c.
The shareholder has a basis in the Rwanda Corp. stock of $60,000.
d.
The shareholder has a recognized gain of $10,000.
e.
All of the above statements are true.
a.
The shareholder has a realized gain of $40,000.
b.
The shareholder has a postponed gain of $30,000.
c.
The shareholder has a basis in the Rwanda Corp. stock of $60,000.
d.
The shareholder has a recognized gain of $10,000.
e.
All of the above statements are true.
Explanation / Answer
The option is C ie., The shareholder has a basis in the Rwanda Corp stock of $60,000.
Reason: The shareholder has a basis in the Rwanda corp stock is $50,000
[$80,000 FMV ($90,000 value - $10,000 bond received ) - $ 30,000 gain postponed ]
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