X,Y, and Z form XYZ Partnership by contributing cash and property as follows: X contributes $40,000 cash

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X,Y, and Z form XYZ Partnership by contributing cash and property as follows:

X contributes $40,000 cash for a 20 percent interest. Y contributes property valued at $80,000 for a 40 percent interest.This property has a basis in Y’s hands of $50,000. For the remaining 40 percent interest, Z develops the partnership agreement and performs other services that are valued at $5,000. In addition, he contributes property with a fair market value of $100,000 with a $25,000 mortgage that the partnership guarantees.The property has a basis of $70,000 in Z’s hands. Determine X,Y, and Z’s basis in their partnership interests. Determine the partnership’s basis in the assets contributed.

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Taxation For Decision Makers 2008

ISBN: 9780324654110

2nd Edition

Authors: Shirley Dennis-Escoffier, Karen A. Fortin

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