Gerald received a one-third capital and profit (loss)interest in XYZ Limited Partnership (LP). In exchange for this interest, Gerald contributed a building with an FMV of $30,000. His adjusted basis in the building was $15,000. In addition, the building was encumbered with a $9,000 nonrecourse mortgage that XYZ LP assumed at the time the property was contributed. What is Gerald's outside basis immediately after his contribution?
A)$6,000
B)$9,000
C)$21,000
D)$24,000

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The Answer of Gerald received a one-third capital and profit (loss)interest in XYZ Limited Partnership (LP). In exchange for this interest, Gerald contributed a building with an FMV of $30,000. His adjusted basis in the building was $15,000. In addition, the building was encumbered with a $9,000 nonrecourse mortgage that XYZ LP assumed at the time the property was contributed. What is Gerald's outside basis immediately after his contribution?
A)$6,000
B)$9,000
C)$21,000
D)$24,000

Gerald Received a One-Third Capital and Profit (Loss)interest in XYZ