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Beth and Ben are equal partners in the BB Partnership, formed on June 1 of the current year. Ben contributed land that he inherited from his father three years ago. Ben’s father purchased the land in 1950 for $6,000. The land was worth $50,000 when Ben’s father died. The fair market value of the land was $75,000 at the date it was contributed to the partnership. Beth had significant experience developing real estate. After the partnership is formed, she will prepare a plan for developing the property and secure zoning approvals for the partnership. She would normally bill a third party $25,000 for these efforts. Beth will also contribute $50,000 of cash in exchange for her 50% interest in the partnership. The value of her 50% is $75,000.
A. How much gain or income will Ben recognize on his contribution of the land to the partnership? What is the character of any gain or income recognized?
B. What basis will Ben take in his partnership interest?
C. How much gain or income will Beth recognize on the formation of the partnership? What is the character of any gain or income recognized?
D. What basis will Beth take in her partnership interest?
E. Construct an opening balance sheet for the partnership reflecting the partnership’s basis in assets and the fair market value of these assets.
F. Outline any planning opportunities that may minimize current taxation to any of the parties.
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