Sweeney originally contributed $175,000 in cash for a one-fourth interest in the Gilbert LLC. During the several years that Sweeney was a member of the LLC, his share of the LLC's income was $90,000 and he withdrew $75,000 cash. The LLC's liabilities are $80,000, of which Sweeney's share is $20,000. Sweeney sells his LLC interest to Jana for $225,000 cash, with Jana assuming Sweeney’s share of the LLC’s liabilities.

How much is Sweeney’s gain on the sale, and how much is Jana’s adjusted basis for her LLC interest?

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Answer:

Sweeny’s gain on sale is a 125,000 and it is a capital gain.

Jana’s adjusted basis is 225,000 for her LLC Interest.

Explanation:

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Sweeney’s gain on the sale is $35,000 and Jana’s adjusted basis for her LLC interest is $245,000.

Gain on sales and adjusted basis

Gain on sales:

Total gain=LLC's income +Sweeney's share -Cash withdrew

Total gain=$90,000+$20,000-$75,000

Total gain=$35,000

Adjusted basis:

Adjusted basis=Jana LLC interest+Sweeney's share

Adjusted basis=$225,000+$20,000

Adjusted basis =$245,000

Therefore Sweeney’s gain on the sale is $35,000 and Jana’s adjusted basis for her LLC interest is $245,000.


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