The basis of property received by a corporation is equal to the basis in the hands of the shareholder plus any gain recognized by the shareholder.

Basis of Property

The basis of property is the starting point for determining the gain or loss on the sale, exchange, or other disposition of property, generally its cost plus improvements and minus depreciation.

Recognized Gain

The portion of profit from the sale of an asset that must be reported for taxation purposes.

Shareholder

An individual or institution that owns a share of a company's stock, making them a partial owner of the company.