On March 15, 20X9, Troy, Peter, and Sarah Formed Picture

Essay

On March 15, 20X9, Troy, Peter, and Sarah formed Picture Perfect General Partnership. This partnership was created to sell a variety of cameras, picture frames, and other photography accessories. The following items were contributed by each partner in exchange for a one-third capital and profits interest:Troy-cash of $3,000, inventory with an FMV and tax basis $5,000, and a building with an FMV of $8,000 and adjusted basis of $10,000. Additionally, the building is secured by a $10,000 mortgage.Peter-cash of $5,000, accounts payable with an FMV and tax basis of $19,000, and land with an FMV and tax basis of $20,000.Sarah-cash of $2,000, accounts receivable with an FMV and tax basis of $1,000, and equipment with an FMV of $26,000 and adjusted basis of $4,000. Also, the equipment is secured by a $23,000 note payable.What is the partnership's inside basis in each asset? How much gain or loss must Picture Perfect recognize? Prepare Picture Perfect's balance sheet reflecting the partners' capital accounts on both a tax basis and 704(b)/FMV basis.