In: Accounting
Exercise 20-15 (Algorithmic) (LO. 1)
On January 4, 2017, Martin Corporation acquires two properties
from a shareholder solely in exchange for stock in a transaction
that qualifies under § 351. The shareholder's basis, the fair
market value, and the built-in gain (loss) of each property
are:
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Martin adopts a plan of liquidation later in the year and distributes Property 2 to a 20% shareholder when the property is worth $424,600.
a. Compute Martin's basis in Property 1 and in
Property 2 as of January 4, 2017.
Martin's basis is Property 1 is a ___________(Stepped
down/stepped-up/carryover) basis of $_____________.
Martin's basis in Property 2 is a _______________(Stepped
down/stepped-up/carryover basis of $______________.
b. Compute Martin's realized and recognized loss
on the liquidating distribution of Property 2.
Martin has a realized loss of $____________ and a recognized loss
of $_______________
a) Martin Basis in Property 1 is a Carryover basis of $ 386600 |
Martin Basis in Property 2 is a as per Step Down Rule of $579000 |
Carryover basis -Net Built in Loss |
=$656200-$77200=$579000 |
b) Martin's Relaized Loss on the liquidating distribution of Property 2 |
=Distribution FMV-Step Down basis |
=$424600-$579000=$154400 |
The Loss that was inherent in the property on the date acquired would be disallowed by applying built in loss limitation after considering the basis Step down rule |
Built in loss Limitation |
= Acquisition FMV-Step Down basis |
=$501800-$579000=$77200 |
The remaining Loss of $77200 ( $154400-$77200)is not subject to built in loss limitation and it show decline in property's FMV after being acquired by Martin |
As the distribution was not to a related party ( more than 50% shareholder) the related party loss limitation does not apply here. Thus the recognized loss on the distibution of Property 2 for Martin is $77200 |