Baxter Corporation transfers assets with an adjusted basis of $300,000 and an FMV of $500,000 to Duke Corporation for 90% of Duke's single class of stock worth $500,000. The Duke stock is then exchanged for Frank's 50% interest in Baxter Corporation. Frank's basis in the Baxter stock he surrenders is $120,000. What is Frank's basis in the Duke stock he receives?
What will be an ideal response?
The correct answer is $120,000. Frank's basis in the Baxter stock surrendered carries over to the Duke stock that is received (Sec. 358).
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