Carl transfers land to Cardinal Corporation for 90% of the stock
in Cardinal Corporation worth $60,000 and the assumption by
Cardinal of a mortgage on the land in the amount of $100,000. The
land, which has a basis to Carl of $70,000, is worth $160,000.
Required: 1. Determine the amount of gain or loss, if any, that
Carl must recognize. 2. Determine Carl’s basis in his shares of
Cardinal Corporation stock. Show your work. 3. Determine Cardinal’s
basis in the land. Show your work.
Summary of details mentioned in question-
Carl Transfers the land to Cardinal and in return Cardinal transfer the 90% of stock od $60,000.
1. Value of Land as per books is $70,000
Market value od land as per Carl is $160,000
Value of stock of cardinal is $60,000
Loss as per Carl = Book Value of Land - Value of Stock of Cardinal
=$70000-$60,000=$10,000
2.Carl’s basis in his shares of Cardinal Corporation stock is $60,000 - The value of stock which is transfered by Cardinal.
3.Cardinal’s basis in the land is $ 100,0000 - The Amount which is the assumed by Cardinal of a mortgage on the land.
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