Dylan, Luke, and Hannah Form a Partnership

question 60

Multiple Choice

Dylan, Luke, and Hannah form a partnership.Dylan contributes land with a fair market value of $25,000 (basis of $15,000) in exchange for a 25% interest.Luke contributes equipment with a $35,000 fair market value (basis of $38,000) in exchange for a 35% interest, and Hannah contributes a building with a $100,000 fair market value (basis = $35,000) and a mortgage of $60,000 (assumed by the partnership) in exchange for a 40% interest.What is Dylan's basis in his partnership interest?

• A)$15,000
• B)$25,000
• C)$30,000
• D)$60,000

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