Bob Contributes Cash of $40,000 and Carol Contributes Land with a Basis

question 61

Essay

Bob contributes cash of $40,000 and Carol contributes land with a basis of $25,000 and an FMV of $40,000 to become equal partners in the BC Partnership. The partnership immediately obtains a $30,000 mortgage on the land and the partners will share the economic risk of loss equally. What are the two partners' bases in the partnership after these transactions are completed?

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Definitions:

Book Value

The net asset value of a company, calculated as total assets minus intangible assets (patents, goodwill) and liabilities.

Income Taxes

Taxes on an individual's or corporation's income imposed by the government.

Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)

The system of accelerated depreciation allowed for federal tax computations.

5-Year Asset

An asset that is expected to provide economic value or service for a period of five years.