Problem:
Emma and Laine form the equal EL Partnership. Emma contributes cash of $100,000. Laine contributes property with an adjusted basis of $40,000 and a fair market value of $100,000.
Required:
Question 1: How much gain, if any, must Emma recognize on the transfer? Must Laine recognize any gain? If so, how much?
Question 2: What is Emma's basis in her partnership interest?
Question 3: What is Laine's basis in her partnership interest?
Question 4: What basis does the partnership take in the property transferred by Laine?
Note: Provide support for your rationale.