Doug Purchases a 20% Interest in the Quix Partnership for $10,000

question 16

Essay

Doug purchases a 20% interest in the Quix Partnership for $10,000 on January 1, 2019, and begins to materially participate in the partnership's business. The Quix Partnership uses the calendar year as its tax year. At the time of the purchase, the Quix Partnership has $4,000 in liabilities, and Doug's share is 20%. What is Doug's basis in his partnership interest on January 1, 2010?

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Definitions:

Present Value

The present value of a future amount of money or series of cash inflows, calculated using a predetermined interest rate.

Interest Rate

The amount charged, expressed as a percentage of principal, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets over a specific time frame, often noted on an annual basis.

Present Value

Present Value is the current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return, often used in assessing the worth of investments.

Interest Rate

The fee, shown as a percent of the main amount, that a lender imposes on a borrower for the use of assets.