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30 October, 17:38

Sam, Sue, and Shelley formed a partnership. Sam received a 50 percent interest in the partnership in exchange for land with an adjusted basis to him of $30,000 and a fair market value of $50,000. Sue received a 25 percent interest in the partnership in exchange for $25,000 of cash. Shelley received a 25 percent interest in the partnership in exchange for $25,000 of cash. Three years after the date of contribution, the land contributed by Sam was sold by the partnership to an unrelated third party for $90,000.

Required:

1. How much gain was required to be allocated to Sam as a result of the sale by the partnership?

a. $20,000.

b. $30,000.

c. $40,000.

d. $60,000.

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  1. 30 October, 19:46
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    b. $30,000.

    Explanation:

    Total Gain $90,000

    Less adjusted basis $30,000

    Balance $60,000

    Share in the partnership (50%*$60,000) $30,000

    Therefore the gain that was required to be allocated to Sam as a result of the sale by the partnership will be $30,000
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