Jeremy Receives a Proportionate Nonliquidating Distribution from the JKL Partnership

question 42

True/False

Jeremy receives a proportionate nonliquidating distribution from the JKL Partnership when the basis of his interest is $100,000. The distribution consists of cash of $25,000, land with a basis of $30,000 and a fair market value of $65,000, and inventory with a partnership basis of $50,000 and fair market value of $60,000. As a result of this distribution, Jeremy recognizes a $50,000 gain and takes a $65,000 basis in the land and a $60,000 basis in the inventory.

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Current Ratio

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