Erica and Brett decide to form their new motorcycle business as an LLC. Each will receive an equal profits (loss)interest by contributing cash, property, or both. In addition to the members' contributions, their LLC will obtain a $43,000 nonrecourse loan from First Bank at the time it is formed. Brett contributes cash of $3,600 and a building he bought as a storefront for the motorcycles. The building has an FMV of $38,000 and an adjusted basis of $23,000 and is secured by a $28,000 nonrecourse mortgage that the LLC will assume. What is Brett's outside tax basis in his LLC interest?
A)$30,500
B)$31,600
C)$35,500
D)$36,600

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The Answer of Erica and Brett decide to form their new motorcycle business as an LLC. Each will receive an equal profits (loss)interest by contributing cash, property, or both. In addition to the members' contributions, their LLC will obtain a $43,000 nonrecourse loan from First Bank at the time it is formed. Brett contributes cash of $3,600 and a building he bought as a storefront for the motorcycles. The building has an FMV of $38,000 and an adjusted basis of $23,000 and is secured by a $28,000 nonrecourse mortgage that the LLC will assume. What is Brett's outside tax basis in his LLC interest?
A)$30,500
B)$31,600
C)$35,500
D)$36,600

Erica and Brett Decide to Form Their New Motorcycle Business