At the formation of Berry Partnership, Straw contributes land with a basis of $60,000 and a fair market value of $180,000, and Rasp contributes cash of $180,000. Straw and Rasp share profits and losses equally. When the land is sold two years later for $300,000, Rasp must recognize a gain of how much?

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At the formation of Berry Partnership, Straw contributes land with a basis of $60,000 and a fair market value of $180,000, and Rasp contributes cash of $180,000. Straw and Rasp share profits and losses equally. When the land is sold two years later for $300,000, Rasp must recognize a gain of how much?

 

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