Solution:
The relationship is called the deal to run the company by adding money, by distributing the business risk, etc. We share profit and loss from their relationship and the net profit is the partner's profits.
Calculating the basis of partners
Elisa's basis in partnership :
Particulars Amount $
Cash contribution 200,000
Add:
Share of the liability on the contributed land 70,000
Share of the construction debt 10,000
Share of the accounts payable debt 4,100
Share of partnerships taxable income 15,000
Hence, Elisha's basis in the partnership on December 30. $299,100
Ezra's basis in partnership
Particular Amount $
Land and building 340,000
Less: Debt assumed by the partnership 140,000
Add:
Share of liability on contributed land 70,000
Share of construction debt 10,000
Share of accounts payable debt 4,100
Share of partnerships taxable income 15,000
Ezra's basis in partnership on December 30. $299,100