Rachel and Barry Formed the Equal RB Partnership During the Current

question 5

True/False

Rachel and Barry formed the equal RB Partnership during the current year,with Rachel contributing $100,000 in cash and Barry contributing land (basis of $60,000,fair market value of $80,000)and equipment (basis of $0,fair market value of $20,000).Barry recognizes a $40,000 gain on the contribution and his basis in his partnership interest is $100,000.

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