Harold Has a 50% Interest in a General Partnership That

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Multiple Choice

Harold has a 50% interest in a general partnership that has a $14,000 loss for the year.He materially participates in the partnership, his basis in the partnership is $10,000 at the beginning of the year.He also has salary from other employment of $46,000.What is Harold's basis in the partnership at the end of the year?

• A)$14,000
• B)$10,000
• C)$7,000
• D)$3,000

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