The VRX Partnership (A Calendar Year-End Entity) Has the Following

question 44

Essay

The VRX Partnership (a calendar year-end entity) has the following assets and no liabilities: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } \hline & \text { Basis } & \text { FMV } \\\hline \text { Cash } & \$ 27,000 & \$ 27,000 \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & - 0 - & 18,000 \\\hline \text { Imventory } & 103,500 & 121,500 \\\text { Equipment } & 270,000 & 337,500 \\\hline \text { Stock investment } & 67,500 & 96,000 \\\hline \text { Total } & \$ 468,000 & \$ 600,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ The equipment was purchased for $360,000 and VRX has taken $90,000 of depreciation. The stock was purchased 7 years ago. What are VRX's hot assets for purposes of a sale of partnership interest?

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