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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