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J owns all the stock of T. T\'s only assets is a thoroughbred racing track with

ID: 2452825 • Letter: J

Question

J owns all the stock of T. T's only assets is a thoroughbred racing track with an adjusted basis of $1,200,000 and a fair market value of $3,000,000. J's basis in the T stock is $1,000,000. P, a corporate developer of shopping malls wants to acquire teh race track for a mall site. P and J agree on a Type C reorganization, with T trading the race track for P stock worth $2,580,000 and $20,000 in cash and then liquidating. P will give T some treasure share P bought in the market for $2,000,000. Assume this will qualify as a good Type C reorganization to which T and P are "parties to a reorganization."

a Upon T's distribution of the P stock and cash to J, T recognizes no gain under Section 336(c) and Section 361(c)

b Upon the distribution of the P stock and cash, T has recognized gain of $20,000 on the distribution of the boot.

c Upon the distribution of the P stock and cash, T has gain of $2,580,000 less $1,200,000 less $20,000.

d None of the above

Explanation / Answer

Solution:

T's Assets Adjusted Basis 12,00,000

Fair Market Value 30,00,000

J's Basis T's Stock 10,00,000

P a Corporate Developer of Shipping

P and J agree C reorgangation with

Trading a rate

P's Worth is 25,80,000

And 20,000

Distribution of the P's Stock and Cash, T has gain of $2,580,000 less $1,200,000 less $20,000