Emma and Laine form the equal EL Partnership. Emma contributes cash of $100,000. Laine contributes property with an adjusted basis of $40,000 and a fair market value of $100,000
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1)How much gain, if any, must Emma recognize on the transfer
Ans: Neither Emma nor Laine ,none of them recognize any gain.
2) What is Emma's basis in her partnership interest
Ans:Emma basis in her patnership interest is $100,000
3) What is Laine's basis in her partnership interest
Ans: Laine's basis in her partnership interest is $40000
4) What basis does the partnership take in the property transferred by Laine
Ans: $40,000