The HMS Partnership,a Cash Method of Accounting Entity,has the Following

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Essay

The HMS Partnership,a cash method of accounting entity,has the following balance sheet at December 31 of last year:
Sam,who has a one-third interest in profits,losses,and liabilities,sells his partnership interest to Beverly,for $77,000 cash on January 1 of this year.Sam's basis in his partnership interest (which,of course,includes a share of partnership liabilities)at the time of the sale was $17,000.In addition,Beverly assumes Sam's share of the partnership liabilities.What is the amount and character of the gain that Sam will recognize from this sale?

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Budgeted Income Statement

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