On July 1 of the Current Year, Bertram Acquired a 25

question 9

Multiple Choice

On July 1 of the current year, Bertram acquired a 25 percent interest in Sycamore Company, a partnership, by contributing property with an adjusted basis of $7,000 and a fair market value of $12,000.The property was subject to a mortgage of $8,000, which was assumed by Sycamore Company.What is Bertram's basis in his partnership interest in Sycamore Company immediately after the partnership contribution?

• A)$0
• B)$1,000
• C)$7,000
• D)$12,000
• E)None of the above

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