Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 67

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)A partner's relief of debt is treated as if the partner receives a cash distribution.
• B)When a partnership assumes any liabilities of the transferor, the transferor has an increase in the basis of his or her partnership interest.
• C)Gain recognized by a contributing partner because of the assumption of liabilities by the partnership increases the partnership's basis in the contributed property.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Hedge

An investment position intended to offset potential losses or gains that may be incurred by a companion investment, a common risk management strategy.

Speculator

An investor who engages in the buying and selling of financial instruments with the aim of profiting from short-term market fluctuations.

Futures Contract

A standardized legal agreement to buy or sell something at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future, typically traded on a futures exchange.

Underlying Asset

A financial asset upon which a derivative's price is based, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies.