Laurel and Hardy form a 50/50 partnership (HaHa Partners) in 2018.  Laurel contributes land with a fair market value of $700,000 and an adjusted basis of $500,000.  The land is subject to a $250,000 mortgage which the partnership assumes.  Hardy contributes $450,000 of cash. In 2020, the partnership sells the land (originally contributed by Laurel) for $900,000.  How much gain will Laurel report on his 2020 1040 return?

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Laurel and Hardy form a 50/50 partnership (HaHa Partners) in 2018.  Laurel contributes land with a fair market value of $700,000 and an adjusted basis of $500,000.  The land is subject to a $250,000 mortgage which the partnership assumes.  Hardy contributes $450,000 of cash.

In 2020, the partnership sells the land (originally contributed by Laurel) for $900,000.  How much gain will Laurel report on his 2020 1040 return?

 
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