Misty and John formed the MJ Partnership. Misty contributed $50,000 of cash in exchange for her 50% interest in the partnership capital and profits. During the first year of partnership operations, the following events occurred: the partnership had a net taxable income of $20,000; Misty received a distribution of $12,000 cash from the partnership; and Misty had a 50% share in the partnership's $60,000 of recourse liabilities on the last day of the partnership year. Misty's adjusted basis for her partnership interest at year end is:
A) $48,000.
B) $60,000.
C) $78,000.
D) $88,000.
E) $90,000.

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Misty's adjusted basis starts with her initial contribution of $50,000. Her share of the net taxable income ($20,000) increases her basis by $10,000 (50% of $20,000). The distribution of $12,000 reduces her basis by that amount. Her share of the recourse liabilities ($60,000) increases her basis by $30,000 (50% of $60,000). Therefore, her adjusted basis at year-end is $50,000 + $10,000 - $12,000 + $30,000 = $78,000.

Misty and John Formed the MJ Partnership