Barry Has a Basis in His Partnership Interest of $50,000

question 17

True/False

Barry has a basis in his partnership interest of $50,000 when the partnership distributes $60,000 in cash to Barry. As a result of the distribution, Barry reduces his basis in the partnership interest to $0, has a $60,000 basis in the cash received, and he recognizes a gain of $10,000 on the distribution.

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