Blaine Contributes Property Valued at $50,000 (Basis of $40,000) in Exchange

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Blaine contributes property valued at $50,000 (basis of $40,000) in exchange for a 25% interest in the BIKE Partnership. If the property is later sold for $70,000, gain of $15,000 will be allocated to Blaine.

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