John transfers a property (A/B $10,000, FMV $50,000) to Brown Corp. in exchange for 100% of the Brown stock, which is worth $50,000. The property is subject to a liability of $20,000, which Brown assumes. The transfer is for business purpose. The $20,000 liability is also for business purpose. What is John’s recognized gain? What is John’s stock basis in the Brown corporation What is Brown’s basis in the property?

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John transfers a property (A/B $10,000, FMV $50,000) to Brown Corp. in exchange for 100% of the Brown stock, which is worth $50,000. The property is subject to a liability of $20,000, which Brown assumes. The transfer is for business purpose. The $20,000 liability is also for business purpose.

  1. What is John’s recognized gain?
  2. What is John’s stock basis in the Brown corporation
  3. What is Brown’s basis in the property?
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