Justin and Kevin Formed the Equal JK Partnership During the Current

question 89

True/False

Justin and Kevin formed the equal JK Partnership during the current year, with Justin contributing $60,000 in cash and Kevin contributing land (basis of $40,000, fair market value of $30,000) and equipment (basis of $0, fair market value of $30,000).Kevin recognizes a $20,000 gain on the contribution and his basis in his partnership interest is $60,000.

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