The ELF Partnership Distributed $20,000 Cash to Emma in a Proportionate

question 114

True/False

The ELF Partnership distributed $20,000 cash to Emma in a proportionate, current (nonliquidating) distribution.
Emma's basis in her partnership interest was $12,000 immediately before the distribution. As a result of the distribution, Emma's basis is reduced to $0 and she recognizes an $8,000 gain.

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Gestalt

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