Derrick's Interest in the DEF Partnership Is Liquidated When His

question 61

Multiple Choice

Derrick's interest in the DEF Partnership is liquidated when his basis in the interest is $30,000. He receives a liquidating distribution of $20,000 cash and inventory with a basis of $8,000 and an FMV of $30,000. Derrick will recognize

• A)no gain or loss.
• B)$2,000 capital loss.
• C)$2,000 ordinary loss.
• D)$10,000 capital loss and $20,000 ordinary loss.

---

Definitions:

Ambiguous Drawing

A type of visual stimuli that can be interpreted in multiple ways, illustrating the brain's processing of ambiguous information.

Visual Image

A mental representation of an object, person, or scene, derived from sensory input, such as sight.

Spreading Activation Network

A model in cognitive psychology that explains how concepts in memory become activated, spreading across associated concepts, facilitating retrieval of related information.

Activation

The initiation or triggering of action, response, or increased function in biological and mechanical systems.