Patrick Purchases a One- Third Interest in the PPP Partnership

question 82

Multiple Choice

Patrick purchases a one- third interest in the PPP partnership for $600,000. The partnership has assets with a value of $1,500,000. PPP has a 754 election in effect. What is the amount of the basis adjustment?

• A) $100,000 increase in Patrick's basis in the partnership assets
• B) $100,000 increase in Patrick's share of the basis in the partnership assets
• C) $0
• D) $300,000 increase in the basis of partnership assets

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