Answer:Amount of Nova and Oscar's gain=$492,937.50
Explanation:
a)According to Land recorded for § 704(b) book capital account purposes, Land is recorded at fair market value. With this, the Padgett properties should record the land at $358,500
b)From the question, it is given that the basis of land is $89,625. Therefore, the Padgett Properties LLC's tax basis in the land is $89,625.
c)Amount of Nova and Oscar's gain.
Fair market value of Land $358,500
Basis of land $89,625
total $ 448,125
but Gain = Selling price of land - Fair value of Land x interest in partnership profits and capital
= $537,750 - ($358,500+$89,625 )
=($537,750 - $448,125 ) x 50% =$44,812.50
Total gain $448,125 + $44,812.50 =$492,937.50
