How Does Additional Debt or Relief of Debt Affect a Partner's

question 98

Multiple Choice

How does additional debt or relief of debt affect a partner's basis?

• A)Debt has no effect on a partner's basis.
• B)Relief of debt increases a partner's basis.
• C)Both additional debt and relief of debt increase a partner's basis.
• D)Additional debt increases a partner's basis.

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