In 2025 Kennedy Inc. reported a net capital loss of $30,000. It reported net capital gains of $14,000 in 2024 and $27,000 in 2026. What is the amount and nature of the book-tax difference in 2026 related to the net capital carryover?
James and Dolley form Madison Corporation. James transfers…
James and Dolley form Madison Corporation. James transfers land (FMV $20,000; A/B $18,000) in exchange for 50% of the Madison Corporation stock. Dolley transfers equipment that originally cost $28,000 on which she has taken $5,000 in depreciation deductions. The equipment has a FMV of $25,000. Dolley receives 50% of the Madison Corporation stock and a $5,000 short-term note receivable. Which statement below is correct?
Under a plan of complete liquidation, Adams Corporation dist…
Under a plan of complete liquidation, Adams Corporation distributes land (FMV $400,000; A/B $300,000) to John, a 25% shareholder. John has a $200,000 basis in his Adams Corporation stock. The land is inventory in the hands of Adams Corporation. Adams Corporation must recognize
Reagan Corporation (a C corporation) was formed in 2022 and…
Reagan Corporation (a C corporation) was formed in 2022 and is a fiscal-year taxpayer with a June 30 year-end. Reagan wants to make an S election for its tax year beginning in 2025. The election must be made by
George owns a 10% interest in the Bush Partnership from Janu…
George owns a 10% interest in the Bush Partnership from January 1 through March 31 (the 91st day of the tax year) of 2025. On April 1, 2025 George buys an additional 10% interest in the partnership. On July 1, 2025 (the 182nd day of the year) George buys an additional 20% interest in the partnership. Bush Partnership’s ordinary income is $156,800 and it is earned evenly throughout the year. George’s distributive share of the ordinary income is
Thomas acquired a 25% interest in Jefferson Partnership by c…
Thomas acquired a 25% interest in Jefferson Partnership by contributing land having an adjusted basis of $16,000 and a fair market value of $50,000. The land was subject to a $24,000 mortgage, which was assumed by Jefferson Partnership. No other liabilities existed at the time of the contribution. What was Thomas’ basis in Jefferson Partnership?
George has a 30% interest in the Washington Partnership comp…
George has a 30% interest in the Washington Partnership computed after taking into account his guaranteed payment of $40,000. In 2025, Washington Partnership reports ordinary income of $30,000 and capital gains of $60,000 before taking into account George’s guaranteed payment. What is the amount and character of all income or loss that George must report as a result of partnership activities?
Franklin owns a 25% interest in Pierce Partnership. On Janua…
Franklin owns a 25% interest in Pierce Partnership. On January 1, 2025 Franklin had a basis in his partnership interest of $5,000. For 2025 Pierce Partnership reported the following items: Ordinary business income – $100,000; §1231 gain – $15,000; Charitable contributions – $25,000; Tax-exempt income – 3,000; Pierce Partnership bank loan – $12,000. What is Franklin’s outside basis after adjustment for his share of these items?
Millard transfers an asset having a FMV of $200,000 and an a…
Millard transfers an asset having a FMV of $200,000 and an adjusted basis of $150,000 to Fillmore Corporation in a §351 transaction. Millard receives in exchange Fillmore common stock having an FMV of $175,000 and White House Corporation common stock (a capital asset) having a FMV of $25,000 and a basis of $10,000 to Fillmore Corporation. Fillmore Corporation must recognize
At the end of 2025, Johnson Inc. (an S corporation) liquidat…
At the end of 2025, Johnson Inc. (an S corporation) liquidates by distributing long-term capital gain property ($40,000FMV, $25,000A/B) to each of its four equal shareholders ($160,000FMV, $100,000A/B). At the time of the distribution, Andrew has a basis of $15,000 in his Johnson Inc. stock. How much total gain or loss does Andrew recognize on the distribution?