Susan and Sarah Form a Partnership by Each Making Contributions

question 94

Essay

Susan and Sarah form a partnership by each making contributions of $30,000 cash to partnership capital.The partnership purchases an asset for $200,000,using the cash and financing the rest with a $140,000 recourse note.Susan is allocated 75% of partnership profits and losses until the date when the total partnership profits exceed total partnership losses.After that date,the profits and losses are shared equally between the two partners.The partners expect the partnership to have losses for the first three years of operations and profits thereafter.How will the recourse debt be shared between the partners for basis purposes immediately after the property is acquired?

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Definitions:

Ordinary Repairs

Regular maintenance or repairs to keep property and equipment functioning efficiently without extending its life or increasing its value substantially.

Rental Property

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Journal Entry

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Income Beneficiary

An individual or entity entitled to receive income from a trust, estate, or other income-generating assets.