Allison Is a 40% Partner in the BAM Partnership

question 23

Multiple Choice

Allison is a 40% partner in the BAM Partnership.At the beginning of the tax year,Allison's basis in the partnership interest was $100,000,including her share of partnership liabilities.During the current year,BAM reported an ordinary loss of $60,000 (before the following payments to the partners) .In addition,BAM made an ordinary distribution of $8,000 to Allison and paid partner Brian a $20,000 consulting fee.At the end of the year,Allison's share of partnership liabilities decreased by $10,000.Assuming loss limitation rules do not apply,Allison's basis in the partnership interest at the end of the year is:

• A)$2,000.
• B)$50,000.
• C)$58,000.
• D)$70,000.

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Understand priority rules in disputes involving multiple secured parties.

Analyze debtor rights upon default and the secured party's rights and responsibilities regarding collateral.

Discuss the implications of not filing or improperly filing a financing statement and its impact on disputes between secured parties and debtors.

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