On April 30 of the Current Year,Ashley Contributes a Building

question 63

Essay

On April 30 of the current year,Ashley contributes a building with a $155,000 basis and a $235,000 FMV in exchange for a partnership interest.She purchased the building eight years ago.
a.What is Ashley's basis in her partnership interest?
b.What is Ashley's holding period of her partnership interest?
c.What is the basis of the building in the hands of the partnership?
d.What is the holding period of the building in the hands of the partnership?
e.How will the partnership depreciate the building in the year of contribution?

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Definitions:

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