Julian transferred 100 percent of his stock in Lemon Company to Apricot Corporation in a Type B stock-for-stock exchange. In exchange, he received stock in Apricot with a fair market value of $200,000. Julian's tax basis in the Lemon stock was $400,000. What amount of loss does Julian recognize in the exchange and what is his basis in the Apricot stock he receives?

Julian transferred 100 percent of his stock in Lemon Company to Apricot Corporation in a Type B stock-for-stock exchange. In exchange, he received stock in Apricot with a fair market value of $200,000. Julian's tax basis in the Lemon stock was $400,000. What amount of loss does Julian recognize in the exchange and what is his basis in the Apricot stock he receives?


A) $200,000 loss recognized and a basis in Apricot stock of $200,000.

B) No loss recognized and a basis in Apricot stock of $400,000.

C) $200,000 loss recognized and a basis in Apricot stock of $400,000.

D) No loss recognized and a basis in Apricot stock of $200,000.


Answer: B


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