A Business Distributes Land to One of Its Owners

question 80

Essay

A business distributes land to one of its owners.The business purchased the land a few years ago for $15,000,but it is now worth $35,000.Compare the treatment of this distribution when made by a partnership as opposed to an S corporation.Consider the impact on the business and the partner/shareholder and the determination of basis in the property.

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