Juan transferred 100 percent of his stock in Rosa Company to Azul Corporation in a Type B stock-for-stock exchange. In exchange, he received stock in Azul with a fair market value of $1,000,000. Juan's tax basis in the Rosa stock was $400,000. What amount of gain does Juan recognize in the exchange and what is his basis in the Azul stock he receives?

Juan transferred 100 percent of his stock in Rosa Company to Azul Corporation in a Type B stock-for-stock exchange. In exchange, he received stock in Azul with a fair market value of $1,000,000. Juan's tax basis in the Rosa stock was $400,000. What amount of gain does Juan recognize in the exchange and what is his basis in the Azul stock he receives?


A) $600,000 gain recognized and a basis in Azul stock of $400,000.

B) No gain recognized and a basis in Azul stock of $400,000.

C) $600,000 gain recognized and a basis in Azul stock of $1,000,000.

D) No gain recognized and a basis in Azul stock of $1,000,000.


Answer: B


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