Tim and Tom Formed the Equal T&T Partnership During the Current

question 102

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Tim and Tom formed the equal T&T Partnership during the current year,with Tim contributing $200,000 in cash and Tom contributing land (basis of $100,000,fair market value of $140,000)and inventory (basis of $40,000,fair market value of $60,000).Tom recognizes a $60,000 gain on the contribution and his basis in his partnership interest is $200,000.

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Debt-Equity Ratio

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