Carlos transfers property with a tax basis of $965 and a fair market value of $1,135 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $995 and $67 in cash in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under section 351. The corporation assumed a liability of $73 on the property transferred. What is the corporation's tax basis in the property received in the exchange

$1,032

Explanation:

Calculation for the corporation's tax basis in the property received in the exchange

Based on the information given we were been told that he made a transfer of property with a TAX BASIS of the amount of $965 which as well include a FAIR MARKET VALUE of the amount of $67 which simply indicates or means that the amount of $1,032 ($965+$67) is the tax basis amount of the property that was received in the exchange.

Tax BASIS =Tax basis +Fair market value

Tax BASIS=$965+$67

Tax BASIS=$1,032

Therefore the corporation's tax basis in the property received in the exchange will be $1,032.

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