Joshua Is a 40% Partner in the XY Partnership When

question 44

Essay

Joshua is a 40% partner in the XY Partnership when he sells his entire interest to Stanley for $60,000 cash. At the time of the sale, Joshua's basis is $36,000, which includes his $10,000 share of partnership liabilities. The partnership has no Sec. 751 assets. Calculate Joshua's gain or loss on the sale.

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Definitions:

Past Consideration

Anything given or promised to be given in the past, which cannot be considered valuable in the context of forming a current contract.

Law of Consideration

A principle in contract law that requires an exchange of something of value between the contracting parties.

Specific

Clearly defined or identified; particular and distinct.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to a second party if the latter has reasonably relied on that promise.