Leah Transfers Equipment (Basis of $400,000 and Fair Market Value

Multiple Choice

Leah transfers equipment (basis of $400,000 and fair market value of $500,000) for additional stock in Crow Corporation. After the transfer, Leah owns 80% of Crow's stock. Associated with the equipment is § 1245 depreciation recapture potential of $70,000. As a result of the transfer:

A) Leah recognizes ordinary income of $70,000.
B) The § 1245 depreciation recapture potential carries over to Crow Corporation.
C) The § 1245 depreciation recapture potential disappears.
D) Leah recognizes ordinary income of $70,000 and § 1231 gain of $30,000.
E) None of the above.