Brad is a 40% member in the BB LLC. At the beginning of the tax year, his capital account showed a balance of $120,000. In this case, his capital account equals his basis in the LLC interest excluding his share of the LLC's debts. His prior year-end Schedule K-1 showed recourse debt (guaranteed by Brad) and nonrecourse debt of
$10,000 and $20,000, respectively. During the current year, BB reported net ordinary income of $200,000 and nondeductible expenses of $2,000. There were no distributions during the year. At the end of the year, Brad's current year Schedule K-1 showed recourse (guaranteed) and nonrecourse debt of $20,000 and $30,000, respectively. How much is Brad's basis in the LLC interest at the end of the year?
A) $199,200.
B) $200,000.
C) $220,000.
D) $249,200.
E) $250,000.

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Brad's basis in the LLC interest at the end of the year is calculated by starting with his initial capital account balance, adding his share of the LLC's net ordinary income and adjusting for his share of the LLC's debts. Initially, Brad's capital account is $120,000. His share of the net ordinary income (40% of $200,000) is $80,000. His share of the nondeductible expenses reduces his basis by $800 (40% of $2,000). The increase in his share of the recourse debt adds $4,000 to his basis (the increase from $10,000 to $20,000), and the increase in his share of the nonrecourse debt adds $4,000 to his basis (the increase from $20,000 to $30,000). Therefore, his basis at the end of the year is $120,000 + $80,000 - $800 + $4,000 + $4,000 = $207,200. However, this calculation did not account for the correct treatment of the debts and nondeductible expenses. The correct calculation should include the initial basis, plus the income, plus the increase in both recourse and nonrecourse debts, minus the nondeductible expenses. The correct answer, considering the oversight in calculation, reflects the need to accurately account for all elements affecting the basis, including the proper treatment of debts and nondeductible expenses.

Brad Is a 40% Member in the BB LLC