Bart Has a Partnership Interest with a $32,000 Basis

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Multiple Choice

Bart has a partnership interest with a $32,000 basis. He receives a current distribution of $6,000 cash, unrealized receivables (FMV $9,000, basis $10,000) , inventory (FMV $8,000, basis $4,000) , investment land (FMV $7,000, basis $4,000) , and building (FMV $20,000, basis $8,000) . No depreciation recapture applies with respect to the building. The partners' relative interests in the Sec. 751 assets do not change as a result of the current distribution. Bart's basis in the building is

• A)$3,000.
• B)$4,000.
• C)$6,000.
• D)$8,000.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Available

Cost of goods available refers to the total cost of inventory that a company has to sell at the beginning of an accounting period, including purchases made during the period.

FOB Destination

A shipping term where the seller retains risk and ownership of goods until they are delivered to the buyer's location, at which point the buyer assumes responsibility.

FOB Shipping Point

A shipping term indicating that a buyer assumes ownership and responsibility for goods at the seller's location, and thus is responsible for freight costs and any associated risks during transportation.

Inventory Writedown

An accounting process that reduces the carrying value of inventory to its market value or below, reflecting decreased value in the asset.