In a Proportionate Liquidating Distribution in Which the Partnership Is

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In a proportionate liquidating distribution in which the partnership is also liquidated, Ralph received cash of $30,000, accounts receivable (basis of $0, fair market value of $20,000), and land (basis of $1,000, fair market value of $10,000). Immediately before the distribution, Ralph's basis in the partnership interest was $40,000. Ralph realizes and recognizes a loss of $9,000, and his basis is $0 in the accounts receivable and $1,000 in the land.