Reference no: EM132819208

Question - A and B form general partnership AB that is not an LLP. A contributes real property with a fair market value of $100,000 subject to a recourse mortgage of $60,000, in exchange for an 80% interest in the partnership. The basis of the contributed property is $20,000. B contributes $10,000 in exchange for a 20% partnership interest. Assume there is a state law assumption of the mortgage by the partnership.

a. What are A's and B's bases for their partnership interests immediately following the formation of the partnership?

b. Does A recognize any gain upon the contribution of the property?

c. Assume the same is true, except A and B form an LLC rather than a general partnership and there is no deficit restoration obligation.

d. Assume the same is true, except B guarantees the mortgage, B has no right of contribution against A or AB if she is called upon to make payment on the guaranty, and if A is required to make payment on the mortgage, A is entitled to reimbursement from B.