Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 77

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)When unrealized receivables are distributed in a liquidating distribution, the basis of the receivables will be increased.
• B)The bases of unrealized receivables and inventory distributed by a partnership in liquidation of a partnership interest are never increased above their bases in the hands of the partnership.
• C)The basis of the partnership interest is apportioned between all of the assets received in a liquidating distribution based on the relative FMVs of the assets.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Asset Revaluation

The upward or downward adjustment of the book value of an asset to properly reflect its current market value.

Profits

The financial gain obtained when revenues generated from business activities exceed the expenses and costs associated with those activities.

Investor

An individual or entity that commits capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns, often through the purchase of stocks, bonds, or other investment vehicles.

Deferred Tax Liability

A tax obligation that a company owes but has not yet paid, arising from temporary differences between accounting and tax treatments of income and expenses.