Andrew Receives a Proportionate Nonliquidating Distribution from the AEF Partnership

question 2

Multiple Choice

Andrew receives a proportionate nonliquidating distribution from the AEF Partnership. The distribution consists of $50,000 cash and property (adjusted basis to the partnership of $34,000 and fair market value of $42,000) .Immediately before the distribution, Andrew's adjusted basis in the partnership interest was $40,000.His basis in the noncash property received is:

• A)$0.
• B)$34,000.
• C)$42,000.
• D)$50,000.
• E)None of the above.

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