Jerry, a Partner with 30 Percent Capital and Profits Interest

Multiple Choice

Jerry, a partner with 30 percent capital and profits interest, received his Schedule K-1 from Plush Pillows, LP. At the beginning of the year, Jerry's tax basis in his partnership interest was $40,000. His current-year Schedule K-1 reported an ordinary loss of $5,000, long-term capital gain of $5,000, qualified dividends of $4,000, $2,500 of non-deductible expenses, a $30,000 cash contribution, and a reduction of $6,000 in his share of partnership debt. What is Jerry's adjusted basis in his partnership interest at the end of the year?

A) $35,000
B) $44,000
C) $65,500
D) $71,500