Clarence Receives a Liquidating Distribution of Receivables (Fair Market Value

question 126

Essay

Clarence receives a liquidating distribution of receivables (fair market value and basis both equal $20,000) and land (fair market value = $25,000 and basis = $18,000) for his partnership interest with a $70,000 basis in a liquidating distribution. What is Clarence's realized and recognized gain or loss on this distribution and his basis in the property received?

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Definitions:

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Spontaneity

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