On June 1 of the current tax year Elisha and Ezra (who are equal partners) contr

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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 $456,480. Ezra contributes a building and land with an adjusted basis and fair market value of $760,800, subject to a liability of $304,320. The partnership borrows $47,550 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 $19,020 in trade accounts payable to various creditors. The partnership reported net income of $71,325 for the year, which 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? Ezra's? Round interim and final answers to whole dollars.

Elisha's basis: $ 677588

Ezra's basis: $ 677588

Please explain how you got this answer.

Explanation / Answer

Elisha basis Cash $456,480 Share of liability 304320*50% 152160 Share of A/P 19020*50% 9510 Share of Loan 47550*50% 23775 Allocation of Income 71325*50% 35662.5 Elisha bAsis in the partnership $677,588 Ezra basis Basis of Contributed property $760,800 Liability taken over by partnership ($304,320) Share of liability 304320*50% 152160 Share of A/P 19020*50% 9510 Share of Loan 47550*50% 23775 Allocation of Income 71325*50% 35662.5 Ezra bAsis in the partnership $677,588 If any doubt please comment. If satisfied you can rate the answer

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