Connie Owns a One-Third Capital and Profits Interest in the Calendar-Year

question 57

Essay

Connie owns a one-third capital and profits interest in the calendar-year CDB Partnership. Her adjusted basis for her partnership interest was $120,000 when she received a proportionate nonliquidating distribution of the following assets:
Partnership's Basis in Asset Asset's Fair Market Value
Cash $140,000 $140,000
Land held for investment 30,000 60,000
a. Calculate Connie's recognized gain or loss on the distribution, if any.
b. Calculate Connie's basis in the land received.
c. Calculate Connie's basis for her partnership interest after the distribution.

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Definitions:

Control of Business

The authority to direct the significant policies and decisions of a company or entity, often through ownership of a majority of voting shares.

Profits Equally

A principle where all parties involved in a business venture or agreement share the generated profits equally.

Joint Ventures

A business arrangement between two or more parties who agree to combine resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task or project.

Share Profits

The distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders as determined by the board of directors.