Bob contributed to the AlphaBeta Partnership, a general partnership, a building
ID: 2393679 • Letter: B
Question
Bob contributed to the AlphaBeta Partnership, a general partnership, a building with an adjusted basis to Bob of $50,000 and a fair market value of $150,000 that was subject to a mortgage of $120,000 in exchange for a 50 percent interest in the AlphaBeta Partnership. The AlphaBeta Partnership will assume the mortgage on the building. At the same time, Al contributed to AlphaBeta Partnership cash of $30,000 in exchange for the other 50 percent interest in the AlphaBeta Partnership. In addition to the section or sections that are relevant under question 5, above, which of the following Code Sections is or are also relevant to the determination of whether or not Bob recognizes any gain or loss on this transaction?
a. Only Code Section 751(b).
b. Only Code Sections 751(b), 733, and 705(a).
c. Code Sections 751(b), 733, 705(a) and 731(a).
d. None of the above.
7. Bob contributed to the AlphaBeta Partnership, a general partnership, a building with an adjusted basis to Bob of $50,000 and a fair market value of $150,000 that was subject to a mortgage of $120,000 in exchange for a 50 percent interest in the Alpha Partnership. Alpha will assume the mortgage on the building. At the same time, Al contributed to AlphaBeta Partnership cash of $30,000 in exchange for the other 50 percent interest in the AlphaBeta Partnership. Which of the following Code Sections is or are relevant to the determination of Bob’s basis in his partnership interest upon completion of this transaction?
a. Only Code Section 722.
b. Only Code Section 1012(a).
c. Only Code Sections 1012(a) and 722.
d. Code Sections 1012(a), 722, and 705(a).
Explanation / Answer
1) Solution: None of the above
Explanation: U.S. Code § 722 recognizes the interest in a partnership acquired as a result of contribution of property
2) Solution: Only Code Sections 1012(a) and 722
Explanation: U.S. Code § 722 recognizes the interest in a partnership acquired as a result of contribution of property. Code section 1012(a) deals with the provisions for treatment of property acquired from decedent dying after December 31 2009.