Mike and Melissa form the equal MM Partnership Mike contribu

Mike and Melissa form the equal MM Partnership. Mike contributes cash of $40,000 and land (fair market value of $100,000, adjusted basis of $120,000), and Melissa contributes the assets of her sole proprietorship (value of $140,000, adjusted basis of $115,000). What are the tax consequences of the partnership formation to Mike, Melissa, and MM Partnership?

Solution

Tax consequence for mike

He will record a loss of $20000 (120000 – 100000)

While Melissa will record gain of 25000(140000 – 115000)

However MM partnership will not have any tax implication

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