Perry organized Cardinal Corporation 10 years ago by contributing property worth $2 million (basis of $450,000) for
2,500 shares of stock in Cardinal, representing 100% of the stock in the corporation. Perry later gave each of his children, Brittany and Julie, 750 shares of stock in Cardinal Corporation. In the current year, Perry transfers property worth $600,000 (basis of $150,000) to Cardinal for 1,000 shares in the corporation. What gain, if any, will Perry recognize on the transfer?

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The Answer of Perry organized Cardinal Corporation 10 years ago by contributing property worth $2 million (basis of $450,000) for
2,500 shares of stock in Cardinal, representing 100% of the stock in the corporation. Perry later gave each of his children, Brittany and Julie, 750 shares of stock in Cardinal Corporation. In the current year, Perry transfers property worth $600,000 (basis of $150,000) to Cardinal for 1,000 shares in the corporation. What gain, if any, will Perry recognize on the transfer?

Perry Organized Cardinal Corporation 10 Years Ago by Contributing Property