Ashley Purchased Her Partnership Interest from Lindsey on the First

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Ashley purchased her partnership interest from Lindsey on the first day of the current year for $40,000 cash. She received a $10,000 cash distribution from the partnership during the year, and her share of partnership income is $15,000. Her share of partnership liabilities on the last day of the partnership year is $20,000. Ashley's outside basis for her partnership interest at the end of the year is $45,000.

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