Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
Total income:
= Ordinary Income + Tax-exempt income + Portfolio income
= $20,000 + $8,000 + $4,000
= $32,000
Gray is a 50% partner,
Share of Gray in income = 50% of Total income
= 50% × $32,000
= $16,000
Therefore, the Gray's tax basis in Fabco on December 31, year 4 is as follows:
= Gray's tax basis in Fabco on January 1, year 4 + Share of Gray in income
= $5,000 + $16,000
= $21,000