Jeremy Is an Active Partner Who Owns a 30% Interest

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Essay

Jeremy is an active partner who owns a 30% interest in the JS LLP (in which capital is not a material income- producing factor). Partnership assets consist of land (fair market value of $200,000, basis of $140,000), accounts receivable (fair market value of $200,000, basis of $0), and cash of $400,000. JS distributes $220,000 of the cash to Jeremy in liquidation of his interest. In addition, Jeremy is relieved of his $40,000 share of the LLP's liabilities. The total payment includes $20,000 for Jeremy's share of JS goodwill (not stated in the partnership agreement). Jeremy's basis in the partnership interest (including his share of the partnership's liabilities) is $120,000 immediately before the distribution. How much gain or loss does Jeremy recognize and what is its character? How much can the partnership deduct? Are any planning opportunities available to the LLP?

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Understand the logic behind inventory shrinkage entries and their implications.

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Understand the concept of sales allowances and their impact on pricing strategies.

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