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Kevin, Chuck, and Greg contributed assets to form the equal KCG Partnership. Kev

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Question

Kevin, Chuck, and Greg contributed assets to form the equal KCG Partnership. Kevin contributed cash of $50,000 and land with a basis of $80,000 (fair market value of $50,000). Chuck contributed cash of $30,000 and land with a basis of $40,000 (fair market value of $70,000). Greg contributed cash of $60,000 and a fully depreciated property ($0 basis) valued at $40,000. Which of the following tax treatments is not correct?

a.

Kevin’s basis in his partnership interest is $130,000.

b.

Chuck’s basis in his partnership interest is $100,000.

c.

Greg’s basis in his partnership interest is $60,000.

d.

KCG has a basis of $80,000, $40,000, and $0 in the land and property (excluding cash) contributed by Kevin, Chuck, and Greg, respectively.

e.

All of these statement are correct.

a.

Kevin’s basis in his partnership interest is $130,000.

b.

Chuck’s basis in his partnership interest is $100,000.

c.

Greg’s basis in his partnership interest is $60,000.

d.

KCG has a basis of $80,000, $40,000, and $0 in the land and property (excluding cash) contributed by Kevin, Chuck, and Greg, respectively.

e.

All of these statement are correct.

Explanation / Answer

Chuck’s basis in his partnership interest is $70000(30000+40000) Option B should be selected