Mango and Cotton are equal partners in Beetle Farms (50/50). Mango contributed $50,000 in cash and $50,000 worth of equipment. Mango’s adjusted basis in the equipment was $35,000. Cotton contributed $50,000 in cash and $50,000 worth of land. Cotton's adjusted basis in the land was $30,000. On March 5, Beetle Farms sells the land Cotton contributed for $60,000. How much gain (loss) related to this transaction will Cotton recognize?
Mango and Cotton are equal partners in Beetle Farms (50/50). Mango contributed $50,000 in cash and $50,000 worth of equipment. Mango’s adjusted basis in the equipment was $35,000. Cotton contributed $50,000 in cash and $50,000 worth of land. Cotton's adjusted basis in the land was $30,000. On March 5, Beetle Farms sells the land Cotton contributed for $60,000. How much gain (loss) related to this transaction will Cotton recognize?
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Mango and Cotton are equal partners in Beetle Farms (50/50). Mango contributed $50,000 in cash and $50,000 worth of equipment. Mango’s adjusted basis in the equipment was $35,000. Cotton contributed $50,000 in cash and $50,000 worth of land. Cotton's adjusted basis in the land was $30,000. On March 5, Beetle Farms sells the land Cotton contributed for $60,000. How much gain (loss) related to this transaction will Cotton recognize?
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