9. Larry and Jessica form the L&J Partnership. Larry contributes property with an adjusted basis of $70,000,
Question:
9. Larry and Jessica form the L&J Partnership. Larry contributes property with an adjusted basis of $70,000, a fair market value of $200,000, and subject to a liability of $80,000 in exchange for a 40 percent interest in the partnership. Jessica receives a 60 percent interest in the partnership in exchange for services performed for the partnership, valued at $10,000, and cash of $170,000.
a. What amount of gain or loss must Larry recognize as a result of his transfer of the property to the partnership?
$ ____________
b. What is Larry’s basis in his partnership interest immediately after the formation of the partnership?
$ ____________
c. What is the partnership’s basis in the property contributed by Larry?
$ ____________
d. What is Jessica’s basis in her partnership interest immediately after the formation of the partnership?
$ ____________
Step by Step Answer:
Income Tax Fundamentals 2011
ISBN: 9780538469197
29th Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus-Buller