Haddow and Hurley Partnership was formed in May of the current year. Jeanne, an

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Haddow and Hurley Partnership was formed in May of the current year. Jeanne, an accountant, contributed services to form the partnership. She also contributed office equipment (with a basis of $10,000 and a FMV of $15,000). She received a 50% interest in the partnership. The FMV of Jeanne's partnership interest was $50,000. How much income does Jeanne recognize?

$0

$50,000 capital gain.

$35,000 ordinary income.

$35,000 ordinary income; $5,000 capital gain

$0

$50,000 capital gain.

$35,000 ordinary income.

$35,000 ordinary income; $5,000 capital gain

Explanation / Answer

Answer:-

Jeanne's partnership interest was $50,000

she contribute office equipment $10,000 basis

So Gain is realised = ( Interest - Office Equipment )

= ( $50,000 - $10,000)

= $40,000

But No Gain is  recognize by Jeanne.

So Answer is (a) $0.

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