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To ease a liquidity problem, all of the shareholders of Osprey Corporation contribute additional cash to its capital. Osprey has no tax consequences from the contribution.

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What are the tax consequences if an individual investor incurs a loss on the following: a. Stock that is not § 1244 stock. b. Stock that is § 1244 stock. c. A corporate bond. d. An uncollectible loan made to a corporation.

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a. Stock that is not § 1244 stock: If st...

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If both §§ 357(b) and (c) apply to the same transfer (i.e., the liability is not supported by a bona fide business purpose and also exceeds the basis of the properties transferred), § 357(c) predominates.

Perry organized Cardinal Corporation 10 years ago by contributing property worth $2 million (basis of $450,000) for 2,500 shares of stock in Cardinal, representing 100% of the stock in the corporation. Perry later gave each of his children, Brittany and Julie, 750 shares of stock in Cardinal Corporation. In the current year, Perry transfers property worth $600,000 (basis of $150,000) to Cardinal for 1,000 shares in the corporation. What gain, if any, will Perry recognize on the transfer?

Three individuals form Skylark Corporation with the following contributions: Cliff, cash of $50,000 for 50 shares; Brad, land worth $20,000 (basis of $11,000) for 20 shares; and Ron, cattle worth $9,000 (basis of $6,000) for 9 shares and services worth $21,000 for 21 shares.

Trish and Ron form Pine Corporation. Trish transfers inventory (basis of $60,000 and fair market value of $110,000) for 50% of the stock in Pine. Ron transfers machinery (basis of $20,000 and fair market value of $60,000) and agrees to serve as manager of Pine Corporation for one year for 50% of the stock. What are the tax consequences to Trish, Ron, and Pine Corporation?

Eileen transfers property worth $200,000 (basis of $190,000) to Goldfinch Corporation. In return, she receives 80% of the stock in Goldfinch Corporation (fair market value of $180,000) and a long-term note (fair market value of $20,000) executed by Goldfinch and made payable to Eileen. Eileen recognizes gain on the transfer of: