George Received a Fully Vested 10% Interest in Partnership Capital

question 60

True/False

George received a fully vested 10% interest in partnership capital and a 20% interest in future partnership profits in exchange for services rendered to the GHP, LLC (not a publicly traded partnership interest). The future profits of the partnership are subject to normal operating risks. George will report ordinary income equal to the fair market value of the profits interest, but the capital interest will not be currently taxed to him.

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Expected Opportunity Loss

The anticipated loss in value resulting from foregoing the best course of action, often used in decision-making processes under uncertainty.

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