Doug Purchases a 20% Interest in the Quix Partnership for $10,000

question 16

Essay

Doug purchases a 20% interest in the Quix Partnership for $10,000 on January 1, 2019, and begins to materially participate in the partnership's business. The Quix Partnership uses the calendar year as its tax year. At the time of the purchase, the Quix Partnership has $4,000 in liabilities, and Doug's share is 20%. What is Doug's basis in his partnership interest on January 1, 2010?

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Definitions:

Parallel Conduct

Form of implicit collusion in which one firm consistently follows actions of another.

Implicit Collusion

An understanding or arrangement among competitors where they cooperate indirectly by making similar business decisions without explicit agreement.

Cartel Activities

Actions taken by a group of independent market participants who collude to raise prices, limit supply, or control markets in some other way.

Sherman Act

A landmark federal statute in the field of United States antitrust law passed in 1890 that prohibits monopolistic practices and promotes competition.