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28 May, 21:36

On January 1 of the current year, Anna and Jason form an equal partnership. Anna contributes $50,000 cash and a parcel of land (adjusted basis of $200,000; fair market value of $150,000) in exchange for her interest in the partnership. Jason contributes property (adjusted basis of $180,000; fair market value of $200,000) in exchange for his partnership interest. Which of the following statements is true concerning the income tax results of this partnership formation? a. Jason has a $200,000 tax basis for his partnership interest. b. Anna has a $250,000 tax basis for her partnership interest. c. The partnership has a $150,000 adjusted basis in the land contributed by Anna. d. Jason recognizes a $20,000 gain on his property transfer. e. Anna realizes and recognizes a $50,000 loss.

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  1. 29 May, 00:08
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    B. Anna has a $250 000 tax basis for her partnership interest

    Explanation:

    Contribution of cash $50000

    Adjusted basis of $200000

    Adding the two we get adjusted tax basis for Anna as

    $50000+$200000

    =$250000

    adjusted basis for Jason $ 180000 NOT $200000 adjusted basis of Anna contribution in land is $200000. Jason and Anna will not recognize and a gain or loss in their contributions
  2. 29 May, 00:10
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    Answer:B-

    Anna has a $250,000 tax basis for her partnership interest.

    Explanation:

    Since the e substituted basis rules of section 722 and 723 applys, Jason's basis for his partnership interest will be the same as his $180,000 basis for the property contributed. Anna will have a $250,000 tax basis for her partnership interest, Also the partnership will have a $200,000 adjusted basis for the land contributed by Anna and neither Jason nor Anna will recognize a gain or loss on their property contributions.
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