Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 57

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)A contribution of services for a partnership interest is a tax-free transaction.
• B)For federal income tax purposes, formation of a partnership is governed by Sec. 721.
• C)When a partnership assumes a liability on property contributed by a partner, the only effect on the contributing partner's basis in his or her partnership interest is that his or her basis will be increased by the amount of the liability assumed by the other partners.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Oligopolized Industry

A market structure characterized by a few firms that have significant control over market prices and competition.

Large Firms

are corporations or enterprises that operate on a large scale, typically having extensive operations, numerous employees, and a wide reach of influence and market control.

Concentration Ratio

A measure of the market share held by the largest firms within an industry, used to determine the level of competition and market structure.

Price Wars

A competitive exchange among rival companies where prices are successively lowered to undercut competitors, often leading to reduced profit margins.