Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 68

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)If a partner sells property received in a partnership distribution for a gain and the property was inventory in the hands of the distributing partnership, the partner will always recognize ordinary income.
• B)The primary purpose of Sec. 751 is to prevent partnerships from converting capital gains into ordinary income.
• C)Unrealized receivables include rights to payments on the sale of a capital asset.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

FICA Medicare

FICA Medicare refers to the portion of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax that is designated for Medicare, providing health insurance for individuals over 65 and some younger people with disabilities.

Gross Pay

The total amount of money earned by an employee before any deductions or taxes are applied.

Regular Rate

The hourly pay rate that is used to calculate overtime pay for non-exempt employees according to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Excess Hours

Hours worked beyond the normal or scheduled work time, often considered overtime.