Question

On June 1 of the current tax year, Elisha and Ezra (who are equal partners) contribute property to form the Double E Partnership. Elisha contributes cash of $227,520. Ezra contributes a building and land with an adjusted basis and fair market value of $379,200, subject to a liability of $151,680. The partnership borrows $23,700 to finance construction of a parking lot in front of the building. At the end of the first year (December 31), the accrual basis partnership owes $9,480 in trade accounts payable to various creditors. The partnership reported net income of $35,550 for the year that they share equally. Assume that Elisha and Ezra share equally in partnership liabilities. How much is Elisha's basis in the partnership interest on December 31

Answer 1

Elisha's basis in the partnership interest on December 31 is $339,525

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to calculate Elisha's basis in the partnership interest on December 31 we would to calculate the following formula as follows:

Elisha’s basis=cash contributes + liability/2 +reported net income/2 + partnership borrowship/2 + partnership obligations/2=

Elisha’s basis= $227,520+ $151,680/2 + $35,550/2 + $23,700/2 + $9,480/2

Elisha’s basis=$339,525

Elisha's basis in the partnership interest on December 31 is $339,525