Gerald Received a One-Third Capital and Profit (Loss)interest in XYZ

Multiple Choice

Gerald received a one-third capital and profit (loss) interest in XYZ Limited Partnership (LP) . In exchange for this interest, Gerald contributed a building with an FMV of $30,000. His adjusted basis in the building was $15,000. In addition, the building was encumbered with a $9,000 nonrecourse mortgage that XYZ LP assumed at the time the property was contributed. What is Gerald's outside basis immediately after his contribution?

A) $6,000
B) $9,000
C) $21,000
D) $24,000