Daniel transfers land with a $92,000 adjusted basis and a $100,000 FMV to a corporation in a Sec.351 transfer.Immediately after the transfer,Daniel owns 100% of the corporation-stock with a FMV of $15,000.In addition,$85,000 of business-related liabilities are assumed by the corporation with respect to the transfer.No other property is transferred.Daniel's basis in the stock is
A)$0.
B)$7,000.
C)$8,000.
D)$100,000.

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Daniel's basis in the stock is calculated as the adjusted basis of the property transferred ($92,000) minus the liabilities assumed by the corporation ($85,000), resulting in a basis of $7,000.

Daniel Transfers Land with a $92,000 Adjusted Basis and a $100,000