Which of the Following Is Not an Adjustment to the Partners

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an adjustment to the partners' basis in the partnership interest?

• A) Increased by contributions the partner made to the partnership.
• B) Decreased by the amount of guaranteed payments the partner received from the partnership.
• C) Increased by the partner's share of tax-exempt income.
• D) Decreased by any decrease in the partner's share of partnership liabilities.
• E) Increased by the partner's share of separately stated income items.

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