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:

Gross Method

An accounting method for recording purchases at the invoice amount without deducting any discounts offered.

Periodic Method

An inventory accounting system where updates to inventory accounts and cost of goods sold are made periodically at the end of a reporting period.

Journal Entries

Recorded transactions in the accounting ledger that reflect the financial activities of a business.

Voucher

A document or record acting as evidence for a transaction, or as an authorization for payment.