Amos contributes land with an adjusted basis of $70,000 and a fair market value of $100,000 to White,Inc.,an S corporation,in exchange for 50% of the stock of White,Inc.Carol contributes cash of $100,000 for the other 50% of the stock.If White later sells the land for $110,000,$35,000 [$30,000 + 50%($10,000)] is allocated to Amos and $5,000 ($10,000 * 50%)is allocated to Carol.

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Special allocations apply to partnerships and not to S corporations.The $40,000 recognized gain is allocated based on stock ownership; that is,$20,000 to Amos and $20,000 to Carol.

Amos Contributes Land with an Adjusted Basis of $70,000 and a Fair