The XYZ Partnership Owns the Following Assets on December 31

question 5

Multiple Choice

The XYZ Partnership owns the following assets on December 31: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } \hline & { \text { Basis } } & { \text { FMV } } \\\hline \text { Cash } & \$ 20,000 & \$ 20,000 \\\hline \text { Unrealized receivables } & 0 & 15,000 \\\hline \text { Inventory } & \$ 30,000 & 35,000 \\\hline \text { Land (Sec. } 1231 \text { asset) } & 40,000 & 70,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ By how much must XYZ reduce its unrealized receivables to avoid meeting the substantially appreciated inventory test?

• A) $10,000
• B) $14,000
• C) $15,000
• D) No amount of reduction of unrealized receivables will affect meeting the substantially appreciated inventory test.

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