For each of the following corporate formations, (1) write the amount of gain or loss that will be recognized by the shareholders as a whole, and (2) write the corporation's basis in the property after the transfer. a. John and Kelly started Back Stop, Inc., in 2021. Kelly transferred a building with a basis of $120,000 and a FMV of $150,000 for 60% of the stock.
b. John agreed to operate the company on a day-to-day basis in exchange for his stock. Ignore any compensation income recognized by John.

Back Stop, Inc.

1. The amount of gain or loss that will be recognized by the company:

a. $30,000 gain

b. $80,000 loss

2. The corporation's basis in the property after the transfer:

a. $150,000

b. ($80,000)

Explanation:

1) Data and Calculations:

a. Building $150,000 Capital, Kelly $120,000 Unrealized gain $30,000

b. Unrealized loss $80,000 Capital, Kelly $80,000

2) The building contributed by Kelly is worth $150,000 for the corporation.  However, the contribution by John is worth nothing in real terms.  Instead, an unrealized loss is being suffered by the corporation.

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