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Five individuals transferred property to NEWCO on 1-1-Y4 with each receiving 20%

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Question

Five individuals transferred property to NEWCO on 1-1-Y4 with each receiving 20% of NEWCO's common stock. Jake transferred a receivable for his 20% interest. The receivable was a result of an installment sale made on 1-1-Y1 for $1,000,000 when the property had a basis of $400,000. The buyer paid $100,000 to Jake in Y1 and signed a 6% annual interest note for $900,000 with payments of $225,000 each December 31 plus interest. All payments have been made as of 12-31-Y3 when Jake transfers the note to the new corporation. Determine:

A. Jake's gain or loss on transfer on 1-1-Y1 _________________

Explanation / Answer

Year

Receivable balance

Interest

Repayment

1

$900,000.00

$54,000.00

$225,000.00

2

$675,000.00

$40,500.00

$225,000.00

3

$450,000.00

$27,000.00

$225,000.00

4

$225,000.00

$13,500.00

$225,000.00

$135,000.00

$900,000.00

Gain on transfer made on 1-1-Y1 = Gain on sale + Interest income = ($1,000,000 - $400,000) + $135,000 = $735,000

Year

Receivable balance

Interest

Repayment

1

$900,000.00

$54,000.00

$225,000.00

2

$675,000.00

$40,500.00

$225,000.00

3

$450,000.00

$27,000.00

$225,000.00

4

$225,000.00

$13,500.00

$225,000.00

$135,000.00

$900,000.00