Jane Contributes Land with an FMV of $100,000 and a Basis

question 58

Essay

Jane contributes land with an FMV of $100,000 and a basis of $40,000 to the Green Partnership in exchange for a 25% partnership interest. The partnership assumes the $80,000 mortgage on the land. Mary has a 25% share of partnership liabilities. The Green Partnership has $8,000 in liabilities immediately before Jane's contribution. What is Jane's basis in her partnership interest?

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