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Mike and Jennifer Form an Equal Partnership

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Mike and Jennifer form an equal partnership. Mike contributes cash of $15,000 and Jennifer contributes land having a $15,000 FMV and a basis of $5,000. If the partnership sells the land three years later for $18,000, what are the tax consequences to Mike and Jennifer?


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A type of fold that is arched upward and has its oldest beds at its core, often associated with oil and gas reservoirs.

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