Check my work Liz and John formed the equal LJ Partnership on January 1 of the current year. Liz contributed $80,000 of cash and land with a fair market value of $90,000 and an adjusted basis of $75,000. John contributed equipment with a fair market value of $170,000 and an adjusted basis of $20,000. John previously used the equipment in his sole proprietorship. How much gain or loss will Liz, John, and LJ realize?

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Liz and John formed the equal LJ Partnership on January 1 of the current year. Liz contributed $80,000 of cash and land with a fair market value of $90,000 and an adjusted basis of $75,000. John contributed equipment with a fair market value of $170,000 and an adjusted basis of $20,000. John previously used the equipment in his sole proprietorship.

How much gain or loss will Liz, John, and LJ realize?

Liz – FMV-Basis= 90,000-75,000= $15,000 realized gain

            John – FMV – Basis = 170,000-20,000= $150,000 realized gain           

  LJ Partnership Cash+land+equip-adj values for all= 80,000+90,000+170,000-80,000-75,000-20,000=$165,000 realized gain

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Given information is:

Contribution of Liz:

Cash = $80,000

FMV of Equipment = $90,000

Adjusted basis = $75000

Contribution of John:

FMV of Equipment = $170,000

Adjusted basis = $20,000

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