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Esther and Elizabeth Are Equal Partners in the EE Partnership

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Esther and Elizabeth are equal partners in the EE Partnership. The partners formed the partnership seven years ago by contributing cash. Prior to any distributions, the partners each have a $52,200 basis in their partnership interests, including their share of partnership liabilities. On December 31, EE Partnership repays $61,400 of debt. What is the amount and character of Esther's recognized gain or loss? What is Esther's remaining basis in EE?

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Distributor

An intermediary in the distribution channel that buys products from manufacturers and then sells them to retailers or directly to the consumers.

Clayton Act

A U.S. antitrust law enacted in 1914 to prevent anti-competitive practices and monopolies, supplementing the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Channel Members

Businesses or individuals involved in the process of making a product or service available for use or consumption by a consumer or business user.

Tying Arrangement

A sales practice where the seller requires the buyer to purchase a secondary product as a condition of buying a primary product, often scrutinized under antitrust laws.

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