Colin and Reed Formed a Business Entity Several Years Ago

Essay

Colin and Reed formed a business entity several years ago.At that date,Colin's basis for his ownership interest was $40,000 and Reed's basis for his ownership interest was $50,000.Colin's profit and loss percentage is 40% and Reed's profit and loss percentage is 60%.During the intervening period,the entity has reported profits of $200,000.At the beginning of the current year,the entity had liabilities (all recourse)of $50,000.At the end of the current year,the liabilities (all recourse)had increased to $70,000.Determine Colin and Reed's basis for their ownership interest if the entity is: