Question

In a transaction that qualifies under Section 351, Buster transfers an asset with a basis of $50,000 and a fair market value of $80,000 to Bronco, Inc. in exchange for Bronco common stock. The asset is encumbered by a $75,000 liability, which Bronco assumes. The liability was incurred many years ago to acquire the asset being transferred. Buster owns 100% of Bronco, Inc. Buster must recognize a gain on this transaction of:

Answer 1

$0

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Answer 2

$0

Step-by-step explanation:

The basis for a Section 351 transfer = fair market value of the property - assumed liabilities = $80,000 - $75,000 = $5,000

Since Buster controls Bronco Corporation (he owns 100%) and he exchanged the property for common stock, no gain or loss should be recognized, neither by Buster or the corporation. All that must be recognized is the new basis for the asset ($5,000).