A Partnership Has Accounts Receivable with a Basis of $0

question 43

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A partnership has accounts receivable with a basis of $0 and a fair market value of $30,000 and depreciation recapture potential of $20,000. All other assets of the partnership are either cash, capital assets, or § 1231 assets. If a purchaser acquires a 40% interest in the partnership from another partner, the selling partner will be required to recognize ordinary income of $12,000.

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Definitions:

Employer's Payroll Tax Expense

Taxes that employers are required to pay on behalf of their employees, such as Social Security and Medicare taxes, often based on a percentage of the employees' wages.

Gross Payroll

The total amount of money paid by a business to its employees before any deductions are made.

Social Security Rate

The percentage rate at which income is taxed to fund a country's social security system, which usually provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

Unfunded Pension Liability

The gap between the pension benefits promised to employees and the actual amount of funds available to meet those obligations.