Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 79

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)Jean and Blossom form an equal partnership. Jean contributes $10,000 cash and Blossom contributes property with a $10,000 FMV and a $5,000 basis. When the partnership sells the property contributed by Blossom for $10,000 shortly after the formation, Blossom must include the $5,000 gain in her income.
• B)In order to shift income/loss between partners, there must be substantial economic effect.
• C)The BB Partnership wants to make a special allocation of $10,000 of long-term capital gain to Bob and a special allocation of $10,000 of ordinary income to Briana. This allocation will have a substantial economic effect.
• D)Partners must make up negative balances in their capital accounts upon liquidation of the partnership.

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Definitions:

Net Income and Losses

Reflects a company's financial performance, illustrating whether a business has made a profit or suffered a loss during a specific period.

Liquidation Transactions

Transactions that occur when a company is in the process of closing and its assets are being sold off.

Capital Distributions

Capital distributions are payments made by a corporation to its shareholders from its capital base, as opposed to payments made from earnings or profit.

Liquidation Expenses

Costs associated with disbanding a company or partnership, including selling off assets, paying off creditors, and distributing any remaining assets to shareholders or partners.