Mustafa, Mickayla, and Taylor are starting a new business (MMT). To get the business started, Mustafa is contributing $200,000 for a 40 percent owners
Mustafa, Mickayla, and Taylor are starting a new business (MMT). To get the business started, Mustafa is contributing $200,000 for a 40 percent ownership interest, Mickayla is contributing a building with a value of $200,000 and a tax basis of $150,000 for a 40 percent ownership interest, and Taylor is contributing legal services for a 20 percent ownership interest. What amount of gain or income is each owner required to recognize under each of the following alterative situations? [Hint: Look at §§351 and 721.]
\r\na. MMT is formed as a C corporation.
\r\nb. MMT is formed as an S corporation.
\r\nc. MMT is formed as an LLC (taxed as a partnership).
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