During the Current Year, John and Ashley Form the JA

question 76

True/False

During the current year, John and Ashley form the JA Partnership and agree to share profits and losses equally. Ashley contributes land with a fair market value of $80,000 (subject to a $30,000 nonrecourse mortgage). On the contribution date, Ashley's adjusted basis in the land is $40,000. Immediately after formation, Ashley's partnership outside basis is $25,000.

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Liability

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