The AB Partnership Has a Machine with an FMV of $25,000

question 103

Multiple Choice

The AB Partnership has a machine with an FMV of $25,000 and a basis of $20,000. The partnership has taken an $8,000 depreciation on the machine. The unrealized receivable related to the machine is

• A)$0.
• B)$5,000.
• C)$8,000.
• D)$20,000.

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