Question

Eddie contributed $60,000 cash to Howling Partnership in exchange for a 50% partnership interest. Howling immediately borrowed $50,000 of debt that Eddie and the other partners had to guarantee personally based on their initial ownership interests. What is Eddie's tax basis in Howling

Answer 1

Answer:$85,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Eddie adds his $60,000 contribution of cash + $25,000 (50% of the partnership's debt that he is personally liable for) = $85,000.