A person who performs services for a corporation in exchange for stock cannot be treated...

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A person who performs services for a corporation in exchange for stock cannot be treated as a member of the transferring group even if that person also transfers some property to the corporation. True or False? Please explain

Amy owns 20% of the stock of Wren Corporation, which she acquired several years ago at a cost of $10,000. Amy is Vice-President of Wren and earns a salary of $80,000 annually. Last year, Wren Corporation was experiencing financial problems, and Amy loaned the corporation $25,000. In the current year, Wren becomes bankrupt, and both her stock investment and the loan become worthless. Does Amy have a non-business bad debt deduction this year of $25,000 or is it a business bad debt deduction? Please explain.

Beth forms Lark Corporation with a transfer of appreciated property in exchange for all of its shares. Shortly thereafter, she transfers half her shares to her son, Ted. Will the transfer to Ted cause the original transfer to be taxable? Please explain.

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