The XYZ Partnership Owns the Following Assets on December 31

question 22

Multiple Choice

The XYZ Partnership owns the following assets on December 31: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } \hline & { \text { Basis } } &{ \text { FMV } } \\\hline \text { Cash } & \$ 10,000 & \$ 10,000 \\\hline \text { Unrealized receivables } & 0 & 10,000 \\\hline \text { Inventory } & \$ 25,000 & 30,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ A partner has a 20% interest with a basis of $6,000 in XYZ before receiving a liquidating distribution of $10,000 cash.XYZ Partnership has no liabilities.His recognized gain is

• A)$4,000 capital gain.
• B)$3,000 capital gain and $1,000 ordinary income.
• C)$3,000 ordinary income.
• D)$3,000 ordinary income and $1,000 capital gain.

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