In X1, Adam and Jason Formed ABC, LLC, a Car

question 80

Multiple Choice

In X1, Adam and Jason formed ABC, LLC, a car dealership in Kansas City. In X2, Adam and Jason realized they needed an advertising expert to assist in their business. Thus, the two members offered Cory, a marketing expert, a 1/3 capital interest in their partnership for contributing his expert services. Cory agreed to this arrangement and received his capital interest in X2. If the value of the LLC's capital equals $180,000 when Cory receives his 1/3 capital interest, which of the following tax consequences does not occur in X2?

• A) Cory reports $60,000 of ordinary income in X2.
• B) Adam, Jason and Cory receive an ordinary deduction of $20,000 in X2.
• C) Adam and Jason receive an ordinary deduction of $30,000 in X2.
• D) Cory reports $60,000 of ordinary income in X2, and Adam and Jason receive an ordinary deduction of $30,000 in X2.

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Definitions:

Base Year

A specific year against which economic growth is measured, serving as a standard point of comparison for real economic calculations such as GDP.

Consumer Price Index

An index that measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

Annual Rate

A way of expressing interest rates or growth rates on an annual basis, allowing for easier comparison across different time periods or financial products.

Inflation

The pace at which prices for general goods and services escalate, causing a decline in buying power.