Scott Is a 50% Partner in the LS Partnership

question 12

Essay

Scott is a 50% partner in the LS Partnership. Scott has a basis in his partnership interest of $84,000 at the end of the current year, prior to any distribution. On December 31, Scott receives an operating distribution of $9,000 cash and a parcel of land with a $21,000 fair market value and a $12,000 basis to the partnership. LS has no debt or hot assets. What is the amount and character of Scott's recognized gain or loss? What is Scott's basis in the distributed property? What is Scott's ending basis in his partnership interest?

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Definitions:

Deferred Income Tax Liability

A deferred income tax liability is a tax that is assessed or is due for the current period but has not yet been paid, pushing the obligation to future periods.

Operating Income

Income generated from normal business operations, excluding revenues and expenses from non-operating activities.

Income Tax Rate

The proportion of income that is subject to taxation for a person or a company.

Consolidated Income Tax Return

A single income tax return filed for a group of related corporations, consolidating their tax liabilities.