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During 2018, Jimmy Incorporates His Data Processing Business ?
How Much Gain (Loss) Will Jimmy Recognize from the the Sole

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During 2018, Jimmy incorporates his data processing business. Jimmy is the sole shareholder. The following assets are transferred to the corporation:
 Cash $2,000 Computer Equipment:  Fair market value 20,000 Adjusted basis 12,000 Original cost 24,000 Furniture:  Fair market value 20,000 Adjusted basis 32,000 Original cost 64,000\begin{array} { lc } \text { Cash } & \$ 2,000 \\\text { Computer Equipment: } & \\\text { Fair market value } & 20,000 \\\text { Adjusted basis } & 12,000 \\\text { Original cost } & 24,000 \\\text { Furniture: } & \\\text { Fair market value } & 20,000 \\\text { Adjusted basis } & 32,000 \\\text { Original cost } & 64,000\end{array}
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How much gain (loss) will Jimmy recognize from the transfer of the assets to the corporation?


A) $-0-
B) $(4,000)
C) $8,000
D) $20,000
E) $(12,000)

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