Jane Contributes Land with an FMV of $100,000 and a Basis

question 112

Essay

Jane contributes land with an FMV of $100,000 and a basis of $80,000 to the Green Partnership in exchange for a 25% partnership interest. The partnership assumes the $40,000 mortgage on the land. Mary has a 25% share of partnership liabilities. The Green Partnership has $8,000 in liabilities immediately before Jane's contribution. What is Jane's basis in her partnership interest?

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Definitions:

Final Distribution

The process of allocating the remaining assets of a company, estate, or trust to the rightful beneficiaries or owners after all obligations have been met.

Market Value

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in the market.

Book Value

The value of a company or asset according to its financial statements, calculated by taking the total assets minus the liabilities and intangible assets.

Mortgage Payable

A liability account on the balance sheet representing the amount owed to a lender for property purchased.