Question

On January 1 of the current year, Anna and Jason form an equal partnership. Anna contributes $50,000 cash and a parcel of land (adjusted basis of $100,000; fair market value of $150,000) in exchange for her interest in the partnership. Jason contributes property (adjusted basis of $180,000; fair market value of $200,000) in exchange for his partnership interest. Which of the following statements is true concerning the income tax results of this partnership formation?

(a) Jason recognizes a $20,000 gain on his property transfer.
(b) Jason has a $200,000 tax basis for his partnership interest.
(c) Anna has a $150,000 tax basis for her partnership interest.
(d) The partnership has a $150,000 adjusted basis in the land contributed by Anna.

Answer 1

Option (C) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Anna contributes = $50,000 of cash

Parcel of land:

Adjusted basis = $100,000

Fair market value = $150,000

The contributions are free from taxes and carryover basis is applicable; thus 100,000 basis in the land plus 50,000 cash basis.

Therefore,

Anna's tax basis for her partnership interest :

= Adjusted basis + Cash contribution

= $100,000 + $50,000

= $150,000

Hence, Anna has a $150,000 tax basis for her partnership interest.