Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 9

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)Although a partner's basis in the partnership cannot go below zero, a partner's book capital account (equity)may be negative.
• B)Tom purchased for cash a 40% capital, profits, and loss interest in the TP General Partnership. His $140,000 basis in his partnership interest includes his $45,000 share of recourse debt and his $30,000 of nonrecourse debt (that is not qualified nonrecourse real estate financing). His at-risk basis cannot be more than $65,000.
• C)Terri is a limited partner in the STU Partnership, which manufactures children's toys. Because the partnership is actively involved in a trade or business, Terri's income from the partnership is classified as active income for the passive activity loss rules.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Amortization Expense

The cost associated with the gradual write-off of the value of an intangible asset over its useful life.

Business Combination

The process by which two or more companies merge or one company acquires another, pooling their resources and operations.

Straight-Line Amortization

Straight-line amortization is a method of evenly spreading the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.

Consolidated Net Income

The total net income attributed to the parent company and its subsidiaries, after eliminating intercompany transactions and non-controlling interests.