Posted: January 30th, 2016

A corporation’s holding period for an asset received in a nontaxable capital contribution includes the time the asset was held by the transferor. True false – explain!

1. If a shareholder of a controlled or solely owned corporation receives no additional shares for a contribution of property to the corporation, the basis of the property received by the corporation is the same as it was to the shareholder. True or False – explain!
2. A corporation’s holding period for an asset received in a nontaxable capital contribution includes the time the asset was held by the transferor. True false – explain!
3. Michael contributes equipment with a $25,000 adjusted basis and a $40,000 FMV to Miller Corporation for 25 of its 50 shares of stock. His son, Michael Jr., contributes $10,000 cash for the remaining 25 Miller shares. What tax issues should Michael and his son consider with respect to the stock acquisitions?