Kevin, Cody, and Greg contributed assets to form the equal KCG Partnership. Kevin contributed cash of $50,000 and land with a basis of $80,000 (fair market value of $50,000). Cody contributed cash of $30,000 and land with a basis of $40,000 (fair market value of $70,000). Greg contributed cash of $60,000 and a fully depreciated property ($0 basis) valued at $40,000. Which of the following tax treatments is not correct?
A) Kevin's basis in his partnership interest is $130,000.
B) Cody's basis in his partnership interest is $100,000.
C) Greg's basis in his partnership interest is $60,000.
D) KCG has a basis of $80,000, $40,000, and $0 in the land and property (excluding cash) contributed by Kevin, Cody, and Greg, respectively.
E) All of these statement are correct.

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Cody's basis in his partnership interest would be $110,000 ($30,000 + $40,000 + $40,000 (FMV of land contributed)).

Kevin, Cody, and Greg Contributed Assets to Form the Equal