Problem 10-5 Partnership Formation (LO 10.2)

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.

If an amount is zero, enter "0".

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 including allocation of partnership liabilities? $

c. What is the partnership's basis in the property contributed by Larry? $

d. What is Jessica's basis (after considering Larry's liability assumed by the partnership) in her partnership interest immediately after the formation of the partnership including allocation of partnership liabilities? $

e. How much income does Jessica recognize on the exchange? $