Daniela Is a 25percent Partner in the JRD Partnership

question 63

Multiple Choice

Daniela is a 25percent partner in the JRD Partnership. On January 1, JRD makes a proportionate liquidating distribution of $20,000 cash and inventory with a $15,000 fair value (inside basis $5,000) to Daniela. JRD has no liabilities at the date of the distribution. Daniela's basis in her JRD Partnership interest is $21,000. What is the amount and character of Daniela's gain or loss from the distribution?

• A)$0.
• B)$14,000 ordinary income.
• C)$4,000 capital loss.
• D)$4,000 capital gain.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

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