David and Joycelyn Form an Equal Partnership in the Current

question 117

Multiple Choice

David and Joycelyn form an equal partnership in the current year.No special allocation is provided for in the partnership agreement.During the year David contributes land having a $90,000 basis and a $100,000 FMV in exchange for the initial partnership interest.In addition,the partnership earns $50,000 of ordinary income while partnership liabilities increase from zero to $30,000 by the end of the tax year.The partnership earns $20,000 of tax-exempt interest during the year.David's basis at the end of the current year is

• A)$115,000.
• B)$125,000.
• C)$130,000.
• D)$140,000.

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Definitions:

Sale of Land

A financial transaction involving the transfer of ownership of land from one party to another, typically resulting in capital gain or loss for the seller.

Investing Activities

These are transactions related to the acquisition or sale of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash equivalents.

Note Payable

A written promise to pay a specific amount of money, usually with interest, by a certain date.

Financing Activities

These refer to transactions and business events involving the flow of cash between a company and its investors, creditors, and owners, such as issuing shares, borrowing loans, and paying dividends.