What Is the Difference Between a Partner's Basis in the Partnership

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Essay

What is the difference between a partner's basis in the partnership interest and a partner's § 704(b) book capital account? What are the purposes of these two amounts? Why are these amounts typically different?

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Definitions:

Demand For Money

This represents the inverse relationship between the level of money balances and the price of holding money balances.

Barter Economy

An economic system in which goods or services are traded directly for other goods or services without using a medium of exchange, such as money.

Basic Goods And Services

Essential products and services required to meet the fundamental needs of the population.

S & Ls

Short for Savings and Loan associations, which are financial institutions that specialize in accepting savings deposits and making mortgage loans.