Kevin and Nicole form Indigo Corporation with the following transfers: inventory from Kevin (basis of $360,000 and fair market value of $400,000) and improved real estate from Nicole (basis of $320,000 and fair market value of $375,000).Nicole,an accountant,agrees to contribute her services (worth $25,000) in organizing Indigo.The corporation's stock is distributed equally to Kevin and Nicole.As a result of these transfers:
A)Indigo can deduct $25,000 as a business expense.
B)Nicole has a recognized gain of $55,000 on the transfer of the real estate.
C)Indigo has a basis of $360,000 in the inventory.
D)Indigo has a basis of $375,000 in the real estate.
E)None of the above.

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The Answer of Kevin and Nicole form Indigo Corporation with the following transfers: inventory from Kevin (basis of $360,000 and fair market value of $400,000) and improved real estate from Nicole (basis of $320,000 and fair market value of $375,000).Nicole,an accountant,agrees to contribute her services (worth $25,000) in organizing Indigo.The corporation's stock is distributed equally to Kevin and Nicole.As a result of these transfers:
A)Indigo can deduct $25,000 as a business expense.
B)Nicole has a recognized gain of $55,000 on the transfer of the real estate.
C)Indigo has a basis of $360,000 in the inventory.
D)Indigo has a basis of $375,000 in the real estate.
E)None of the above.

Kevin and Nicole Form Indigo Corporation with the Following Transfers