Edith Contributes Land Having $100,000 FMV and a $85,000 Adjusted

question 71

Multiple Choice

Edith contributes land having $100,000 FMV and a $85,000 adjusted basis,which is subject to a $66,000 mortgage in exchange for a one-third interest in the EHK Partnership.The partnership owes no other liabilities.After the contribution,Kate,Edith,and Helen share profits and losses equally and each has a one-third interest in the partnership capital.Assume that Kate has a basis in her partnership interest of $50,000 before Edith's contribution to the partnership.The effect of Edith's contribution on partner Kate's basis is to

• A)decrease Kate's basis to $28,000.
• B)increase Kate's basis to $72,000.
• C)increase Kate's basis to $77,000.
• D)No effect on Kate's basis.

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