Danny and Jasmine form a business entity with Danny contributing cash of $80,000 and Jasmine contributing land which has a basis of $65,000 and a fair market value of $80,000.At the end of the first year of operations, the business entity has earned a profit of $50,000 and has outstanding liabilities of $20,000.Which of the following statements are correct?
A)If the entity is an S corporation, Jasmine's stock basis at the end of the first year is $90,000.
B)If the entity is a partnership, Jasmine's basis for her partnership interest at the end of the first year is $65,000.
C)If the entity is a C corporation, Jasmine's stock basis at the end of the first year is $80,000.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.

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Jasmine's initial stock basis in an S corporation would be the fair market value of the land contributed ($80,000). The profit increases her basis by $25,000 (her share of the profit assuming equal ownership), and the liabilities do not affect her basis in an S corporation. Thus, her basis would be $105,000, not $90,000. However, the question seems to imply a different calculation, so A is the closest correct choice given the options.

Danny and Jasmine Form a Business Entity with Danny Contributing