Etta Transfers Property with an Adjusted Basis of $60,000 in Exchange

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Etta transfers property with an adjusted basis of $60,000 in exchange for a 50% partnership interest.The property is subject to a $70,000 mortgage which the partnership will assume.The partnership has no other liabilities.Etta will recognize a $10,000 gain on the exchange due to the negative basis limitation.

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