Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 2

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)On December 31 of the current year, Max Curcio's adjusted basis for his interest in the Maduro & Motta Partnership is $36,000. Maduro & Motta distributes cash of $6,000 and a parcel of land held as an investment to Curcio in liquidation of his entire interest in the partnership. The land has an adjusted basis of $18,000 to the partnership and an FMV of $42,000. Curcio's basis in the land is $18,000.
• B)Jake has a basis in his partnership interest of $40,000 before receiving a liquidating distribution of $5,000 cash, inventory with a basis of $4,000 and an FMV of $5,000, and land with a basis of $3,000 and an FMV of $6,000. Jake will receive no further distributions. He can recognize a loss of $28,000 at the time the liquidating distribution is received.
• C)A partner's holding period for a partnership interest is never considered when determining the holding period for property distributed in a liquidating distribution.
• D)All of the above are false.