Jamie transferred 100 percent of her stock in Fox Company to Otter Corporation in a Type A merger. In exchange, she received stock in Otter with a fair market value of $400,000 plus $600,000 in cash. Jamie's tax basis in the Fox stock was $600,000. What amount of gain does Jamie recognize in the exchange and what is her basis in the Otter stock she receives?

Jamie transferred 100 percent of her stock in Fox Company to Otter Corporation in a Type A merger. In exchange, she received stock in Otter with a fair market value of $400,000 plus $600,000 in cash. Jamie's tax basis in the Fox stock was $600,000. What amount of gain does Jamie recognize in the exchange and what is her basis in the Otter stock she receives?


A) $400,000 gain recognized and a basis in Otter stock of $400,000.

B) $600,000 gain recognized and a basis in Otter stock of $400,000.

C) $400,000 gain recognized and a basis in Otter stock of $600,000.

D) $600,000 gain recognized and a basis in Otter stock of $600,000.


Answer: A


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