Blaine Contributes Property Valued at $50,000 (Basis of $40,000) in Exchange

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Blaine contributes property valued at $50,000 (basis of $40,000) in exchange for a 25% interest in the BIKE Partnership. If the property is later sold for $70,000, gain of $15,000 will be allocated to Blaine.

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Definitions:

Accounting Break-even

The point at which a business's revenues equal its expenses, resulting in no net profit or loss, as determined by accounting methods.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs of production, indicating how much revenue contributes to fixed costs and profit.

Accounting Break-even

The point at which a company's revenues exactly cover its expenses, leading to a net income of zero.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and hourly labor.