James and Sharon Form an Equal Partnership in the Current

question 147

Essay

James and Sharon form an equal partnership in the current year.No special allocation is provided for in the partnership agreement.During the year James contributes land having a $80,000 basis and a $100,000 FMV in exchange for the initial partnership interest.In addition,the partnership earns $100,000 of ordinary income while partnership liabilities increase from zero to $60,000 by the end of the tax year.Also,the partnership earns $10,000 of tax-exempt interest during the year and makes charitable contributions of $6,000.James withdraws $30,000 from the partnership.
What is James's basis at the end of the current year?

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Definitions:

Business Undertaking

A venture or project that is undertaken by a business or organization, often involving considerable risk.

Joint Control Agreement

An agreement between two or more parties to share control over strategic financial and operating decisions of a venture.

Profit

The financial surplus remaining after subtracting total expenses from total revenue.

Joint Control

A situation in which two or more parties have agreed to share control over an economic activity or entity.