A Partnership Has Accounts Receivable with a Basis of $0

question 95

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A partnership has accounts receivable with a basis of $0 and a fair market value of $20,000 and depreciation recapture potential of $30,000.All other assets of the partnership are either cash, capital assets, or § 1231 assets.If a purchaser acquires a 40% interest in the partnership from another partner, the selling partner will be required to recognize ordinary income of $20,000.

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