Question

ann, irene, and bob incorporate their respective businesses and form Dove Corporation. Ann exchanges her property (basis of $100,000 and fair market value of $400,000) for 200 shares in Dove corporation on March 1, 2005. Irene exhanges her property (basis of $140,000 and fair market value of $600,000) for 300 shares in Dove Corporation on April 11, 2005. Bob transfer his property (basis of $250,000 and fair market value of $1,000,000) for 500 shares in Dove Corporation on May 15, 2007. Bob's transfer is not part of a prearranged plan with Ann and Irene to incorporate their businesses. What gain if any will bob recognize on the transfer?

Answer 1

750,000

Answer 2

75,000 The exchange is taxable because Bob did not hold 80% control in Dove after the transfer.

Answer 3

750K