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

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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.
Partnership
A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits. A Written agreement between two or more individuals who join as partners to form and carry on a for-profit business. Among other things, it states...
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Taxation For Decision Makers 2014

ISBN: 9781118654545

6th Edition

Authors: Shirley Dennis Escoffier, Karen Fortin

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