A Partner Contributes Assets with a Basis of $50,000 and a Fair

question 28

Essay

A partner contributes assets with a basis of $50,000 and a fair market value of $80,000 to a partnership. What is the basis of the property to the partnership and what is the general rule for the basis of appreciated property contributed to a partnership?

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