Fred contributes cash of $350,000 to Strumble Partnership for his 50% interest in the partnership. For his 50% interest Gary contibutes a building with a fairmarket value of $550,000 and a basis of $250,000. The building is subject to a mortgage of $200,000. Net income for Strumble for 2019 is $100,000, Strumble borrows an additional $50,000 during 2019 and makes a distribution to each partner of $20,000. Assuming that the partners share profits and losses equally what is Gary's basis in his partnership interest at the end of 2019.

Gary's Basis in the partnership interest is $155,000

Explanation:

Particulars                                                                                Amount ($)

Adjusted Basis Of Land                                                          250000

Mortage*Share In Percentage ($200000*50%)                    (100000)

Additional Borrowing*Share In Percentage ($50000*50%)   (25000)

#Difference*Share In Percentage ($100000-$40000)*50%     30000

          Basis                                                                                    155000

Difference:

Net Income                                                                                   100000

Distribution Of Each Partner*2 ($20000*2)                                   (40000)

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