Question

Sharon contributed property to the newly formed QRST Partnership. The property had a $100,000 adjusted basis to Sharon and a $160,000 fair market value on the contribution date. The property was also encumbered by a $90,000 nonrecourse debt, which was transferred to the partnership on that date. Sharon is treated as a general partner. She is allocated 30% of QRST's profits and 20% of QRST's losses. Sharon's basis in the partnership interest after the formation transaction is:

Answer 1

Answer: $37000

Explanation:

Sharon's basis in the partnership interest after the formation transaction is calculated below:

Adjusted basis of property to Sharon = $100,000

Less: Basis in mortgage = $90000 × (100% - 30%) = $90000 × 70% = $63000

Then, Sharon's basis in the partnership interest after the formation transaction will be:

= $100000 - $63000

= $37000