Melissa Is a Partner in a Continuing Partnership

question 20

Essay

Melissa is a partner in a continuing partnership.At the end of the current year, the partnership makes a proportionate, nonliquidating distribution to Melissa of $50,000 cash, inventory (basis of $22,000, fair market value of $20,000), and land (basis of $30,000, fair market value of $60,000).Melissa's basis in the partnership interest was $90,000 before the distribution.What is Melissa's basis in the inventory, land, and partnership interest following the distribution?

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Definitions:

High-Low Method

A method of separating a mixed cost into its fixed and variable elements by analyzing the change in cost between the high and low activity levels.

Fixed Component

A portion of the total costs that remains unchanged regardless of the level of activity or production volume.

Lubrication Cost

An expense category covering the costs associated with the lubrication of machinery and equipment to ensure smooth operation.

Variable Cost

Expenses that fluctuate with the level of output, including costs like materials and labor directly involved in the production.