In Return for a 10% Interest in the Sapphire Partnership

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True/False

In return for a 10% interest in the Sapphire Partnership, Lily transfers cash of $50,000 and land (basis of $200,000; fair market value of $300,000). Lily's basis in her Sapphire Partnership interest is $250,000.

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