Steve Sells His 20% Partnership Interest Having a $28,000 Basis

question 13

Multiple Choice

Steve sells his 20% partnership interest having a $28,000 basis to Nancy for $40,000 cash. At the time of the sale, the partnership has no liabilities and its assets are as follows: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } \hline & { \text { Basis } } & { \text { FMV } } \\\hline \text { Cash } & \$ 20,000 & \$ 20,000 \\\hline \text { Unrealized receivables } & 0 & 40,000 \\\hline \text { Inventory } & 10,000 & 40,000 \\\hline \text { Land (Sec. 1231) } & 110,000 & 100,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ The receivables and inventory are Sec. 751 assets. There is no agreement concerning the allocation of the sales price. Steve must recognize

• A) no gain or loss.
• B) $12,000 ordinary income.
• C) $12,000 capital gain.
• D) $14,000 ordinary income and $2,000 capital loss.

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