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Dan receives a proportionate nonliquidating distribution when the basis of his partnership interest is $30,000.The distribution consists of $10,000 in cash and property with an adjusted basis to the partnership of $24,000 and a fair market value of $26,500.Dan's basis in the noncash property is:


A) $26,500.
B) $24,000.
C) $20,000.
D) $10,000.
E) None of the above.

F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

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At the beginning of the year,Elsie's basis in the E&G Partnership interest is $90,000.She receives a proportionate nonliquidating distribution from the partnership consisting of $10,000 of cash,unrealized accounts receivable (basis of $0,fair market value $40,000) ,and land (basis of $30,000,fair market value of $50,000) .After the distribution,Elsie's bases in the accounts receivable,land,and partnership interest are:


A) $0;$30,000;and $50,000.
B) $0;$50,000;and $30,000.
C) $40,000;$30,000;and $10,000.
D) $40,000;$40,000;and $0.
E) None of the above.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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In a proportionate liquidating distribution in which the partnership is also liquidated,Ralph received cash of $30,000,accounts receivable (basis of $0,fair market value of $20,000),and equipment (basis of $0,fair market value of $10,000).Immediately before the distribution,Ralph's basis in the partnership interest was $40,000.Ralph realizes and recognizes a loss of $10,000,and his basis is $0 in both the accounts receivable and the equipment.

A) True
B) False

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Partner Jordan received a distribution of $90,000 cash from the JKL Partnership in complete liquidation of his partnership interest.If Jordan's outside basis immediately before the distribution was $80,000,and if the partnership has made (and not revoked) a § 754 election in a prior year,which of the following statements is true? (Assume the partnership owns no "hot assets.")


A) The partnership will step-down the basis of its assets by $10,000.
B) The partnership will step-up the basis of its assets by $10,000.
C) Jordan will recognize a $10,000 capital gain on the distribution.
D) Both a.and c.are true.
E) Both b.and c.are true.

F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

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In a liquidating distribution,a partnership must distribute all of its property to all of its partners.

A) True
B) False

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In a proportionate liquidating distribution,Scott receives a distribution of $20,000 cash,accounts receivable (basis of $0,fair market value of $40,000) ,and land (basis of $30,000,fair market value of $60,000) .In addition,the partnership repays all liabilities,of which Scott's share was $20,000.Scott's basis in the entity immediately before the distribution was $100,000.As a result of the distribution,what is Scott's basis in the accounts receivable and land,and how much gain or loss does he recognize?


A) $0 basis in accounts receivable;$30,000 basis in land;$0 gain or loss.
B) $0 basis in accounts receivable;$60,000 basis in land;$0 gain or loss.
C) $40,000 basis in accounts receivable;$30,000 basis in land;$0 gain or loss.
D) $40,000 basis in accounts receivable;$60,000 basis in land;$20,000 gain.
E) $0 basis in accounts receivable;$80,000 basis in land;$20,000 loss.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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On December 31 of last year,Rachel gave her daughter,Courtney,a gift of a 25% interest in a partnership in which capital is a material income-producing factor.For the current calendar year,the partnership's ordinary income was $200,000.Rachel and Courtney were the only partners,and there were no guaranteed payments.Rachel's services performed for the partnership were worth $40,000,and Courtney has never performed any services.What is Courtney's distributive share of partnership income for the current year?


A) $100,000.
B) $80,000.
C) $50,000.
D) $40,000.
E) None of the above.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Carlos receives a proportionate liquidating distribution consisting of $8,000 cash and inventory with a basis to the partnership of $5,000 and a fair market value of $6,000.His basis in his partnership interest was $15,000 immediately before the distribution.Carlos assigns a basis of $5,000 to the inventory,and recognizes a $2,000 capital loss.

A) True
B) False

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Tyler's basis in his partnership interest is $110,000,including his share of partnership debt.Sarah buys Tyler's partnership interest for $60,000 cash and she assumes Tyler's $90,000 share of the partnership's debt.If the partnership owns no hot assets,Tyler will recognize a capital loss of $50,000.

A) True
B) False

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Catherine's basis was $50,000 in the CAR Partnership just before she received a proportionate nonliquidating distribution consisting of land held for investment with a basis to CAR of $40,000 (value of $60,000) ,and inventory with a basis of $40,000 (value of $40,000) .After the distribution,Catherine's bases in the land and inventory are:


A) $40,000 (land) ;$40,000 (inventory) .
B) $40,000 (land) ;$10,000 (inventory) .
C) $10,000 (land) ;$40,000 (inventory) .
D) $25,000 (land) ;$25,000 (inventory) .
E) None of these statements is correct.

F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

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Nicole's basis in her partnership interest was $160,000,including her $50,000 share of partnership liabilities.The partnership decides to liquidate,and after repaying all liabilities,distributes all remaining assets proportionately to the partners.Nicole receives $30,000 cash and accounts receivable with a $50,000 basis and a $52,000 fair market value to the partnership.What gain or loss does Nicole recognize,and what is her basis in the accounts receivable?


A) $60,000 loss;$50,000 basis.
B) $30,000 loss;$50,000 basis.
C) $28,000 loss;$52,000 basis.
D) $78,000 loss;$52,000 basis.
E) $0 loss;$80,000 basis.

F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

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In a proportionate nonliquidating distribution,cash is deemed to be distributed first,followed by unrealized receivables and inventory and,last,capital and other assets.

A) True
B) False

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In a proportionate liquidating distribution,Alexandria receives a distribution of $70,000 cash,accounts receivable (basis of $0,fair market value of $20,000) ,and land (basis of $30,000,fair market value of $60,000) .In addition,the partnership repays all liabilities,of which Alexandria's share was $40,000.Alexandria's basis in the entity immediately before the distribution was $90,000.As a result of the distribution,what is Alexandria's basis in the accounts receivable and land,and how much gain or loss does she recognize?


A) $0 basis in accounts receivable;$0 basis in land;$20,000 gain.
B) $0 basis in accounts receivable;$30,000 basis in land;$0 gain or loss.
C) $0 basis in accounts receivable;$0 basis in land;$0 gain or loss.
D) $0 basis in accounts receivable;$30,000 basis in land;$0 gain.
E) $20,000 basis in accounts receivable;$0 basis in land;$20,000 gain.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following transactions will not result in termination of a partnership for Federal tax purposes?


A) The partnership is incorporated.
B) A 70% interest in partnership capital and profits is sold to a third party purchaser.
C) Cash is distributed in liquidation of a 60% partner's interest in a five-partner partnership.
D) A 40% interest in partnership capital and profits is sold to the other partner in a two-partner partnership.
E) None of the above.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Mike contributed property to the MDB Partnership in 2009.At the time of the contribution,the basis in the property was $30,000 and its value was $55,000.In 2012,MDB distributed that property to partner Dana.Because distributions from a partnership to a partner are generally nontaxable,neither Mike nor Dana should recognize any gain on the distribution.

A) True
B) False

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In a proportionate liquidating distribution in which the partnership is liquidated,Bill received cash of $120,000,inventory (basis of $6,000,fair market value of $8,000),and a capital asset (basis and fair market value of $16,000).Immediately before the distribution,Bill's basis in the partnership interest was $90,000. In a proportionate liquidating distribution in which the partnership is liquidated,Bill received cash of $120,000,inventory (basis of $6,000,fair market value of $8,000),and a capital asset (basis and fair market value of $16,000).Immediately before the distribution,Bill's basis in the partnership interest was $90,000.

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Martha receives a proportionate nonliquidating distribution when the basis of her partnership interest is $50,000.The distribution consists of $60,000 cash and noninventory property (adjusted basis to the partnership of $20,000,fair market value of $23,000) .How much gain or loss does Martha recognize,and what is her basis in the distributed property and in her partnership interest following the distribution?


A) $0 gain or loss;$20,000 basis in property;$0 basis in partnership interest.
B) $0 gain or loss;$23,000 basis in property;$2,000 basis in partnership interest.
C) $10,000 capital gain;$0 basis in property;$0 basis in partnership interest.
D) $10,000 capital gain;$20,000 basis in property;$0 basis in partnership interest.
E) $10,000 ordinary income;$0 basis in property;$10,000 basis in partnership interest.

F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

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Mack has a basis in a partnership interest of $200,000,including his share of partnership debt.At the end of the current year,the partnership distributed to Mack,in a proportionate nonliquidating distribution,cash of $20,000,inventory (basis to the partnership of $30,000 and fair market value of $40,000) ,and land (basis to the partnership of $40,000 and fair market value of $42,000) .In addition,Mack's share of partnership debt decreased by $12,000 during the year.What basis does Mack take in the inventory and land and in the partnership interest (including debt share) following the distribution?


A) $30,000 basis in inventory;$40,000 basis in land,$98,000 basis in partnership.
B) $30,000 basis in inventory;$42,000 basis in land,$110,000 basis in partnership.
C) $40,000 basis in inventory;$40,000 basis in land,$86,000 basis in partnership.
D) $40,000 basis in inventory;$42,000 basis in land,$98,000 basis in partnership.
E) $40,000 basis in inventory;$42,000 basis in land,$110,000 basis in partnership.

F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

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The LMO Partnership distributed $30,000 cash to Emma in a proportionate,nonliquidating distribution.Emma's basis in her partnership interest was $25,000 immediately before the distribution.As a result of the distribution,Emma's basis is reduced to $0 and she recognizes a $5,000 gain.

A) True
B) False

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Tom and Terry are equal owners in the Tatum LLC,a cash basis service entity.Tatum has unrealized receivables of $400,000 (basis of $0) ,and no other hot assets.Goodwill is provided for in the LLC's operating agreement.If Tatum distributes cash of $500,000 to Tom in liquidation of his LLC interest,which of the following statements is incorrect?


A) This is a disproportionate distribution with respect to hot assets.
B) Any portion of the payment that relates to LLC goodwill can be deducted by the LLC as a § 736(a) payment.
C) The payment for Tom's share of the LLC's investment real estate is a § 736(b) payment.
D) Any § 736(a) payment will result in ordinary income to Tom.
E) Any § 736(b) payment will be treated as a payment in exchange for Tom's LLC interest.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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