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Question - Harry and Sally formed the Evergreen partnership by contributing the following assets in exchange for a 50 percent capital and profits interest in the partnership:
Harry: Basis Fair Market Value
Cash $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Land 100,000 120,000
Totals $ 130,000 $ 150,000
Sally:
Equipment used in a business 200,000 150,000
Totals $ 200,000 $ 150,000
How much gain or loss will Harry recognize on the contribution?
How much gain or loss will Sally recognize on the contribution?
How could the transaction be structured a different way to get a better result for Sally?
What is Harry's tax basis in his partnership interest?
What is Sally's tax basis in her partnership interest?
What is Evergreen's tax basis in its assets?