Transferred property with an adjusted basis


In 2008, Larry transferred property with an adjusted basis of $20,000 and a fair market value of $15,000 to a corporation in exchange for stock. Code Sec. 351 applies to the transfer and the stock qualifies as Code Sec 1244 stock. Larry sold the stock this year for $4,000. The result of the sale is:

a. $16,000 long-term capital loss

b. $16,000 ordinary loss

c. $11,000 long-term capital loss and $5,000 ordinary loss

d. $11,000 ordinary loss and $5,000 long-term capital loss

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Accounting Basics: Transferred property with an adjusted basis
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