On July 1, in connection with a recapitalization of Yorktown Corporation, Robert Moore exchanges 1,000 shares of Yorktown preferred stock, which cost him $95,000, for 1,000 shares of Yorktown common stock worth $108,000 and bonds having a principal amount of $10,000 and an FMV of $10,500. What is the amount of Moore's realized and recognized gain?
What will be an ideal response?
Realized gain: [($108,000 + $10,500) - $95,000] = $23,500
Boot: 10,500
Recognized gain: $10,500
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