Tan Corporation desires to set up a manufacturing facility in the western part of the United States. After considerable negotiations with Butte, Montana, Tan accepts the following offer: land (fair market value of $4.5 million) and cash of $1.5 million.

a. How much income, if any, must Tan recognize?
b. What basis will Tan Corporation have in the land?
c. Within one year of the contribution, Tan purchases equipment for $1.6 million. What basis will
Tan have in the equipment?

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Tan Corporation desires to set up a manufacturing facility in the western part of the United States. After considerable negotiations with Butte, Montana, Tan accepts the following offer: land (fair market value of $4.5 million) and cash of $1.5 million.

a. How much income, if any, must Tan recognize?
b. What basis will Tan Corporation have in the land?
c. Within one year of the contribution, Tan purchases equipment for $1.6 million. What basis will
Tan have in the equipment?

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The Answer of Tan Corporation desires to set up a manufacturing facility in the western part of the United States. After considerable negotiations with Butte, Montana, Tan accepts the following offer: land (fair market value of $4.5 million) and cash of $1.5 million.

a. How much income, if any, must Tan recognize?
b. What basis will Tan Corporation have in the land?
c. Within one year of the contribution, Tan purchases equipment for $1.6 million. What basis will
Tan have in the equipment?

Tan Corporation Desires to Set Up a Manufacturing Facility in the Western