Harding, Jones, and Sandy Is in the Process of Liquidating

question 70

Multiple Choice

Harding, Jones, and Sandy is in the process of liquidating and the partners have the following capital balances; $24,000, $24,000, and ($9,000) respectively. The partners share all profits and losses 16%, 48%, and 36%, respectively. Sandy has indicated that the ($9,000) deficit will be covered with a forthcoming contribution. The remaining partners have requested to immediately receive $20,000 in cash that is available. How should this cash be distributed?

• A) Harding $5,000; Jones $15,000.
• B) Harding $17,000; Jones $3,000.
• C) Harding $11,154; Jones $8,846.
• D) Harding $14,297; Jones $5,703.
• E) Harding $12,500; Jones $7,500.

Understand the principles underlying taxation, including the ability-to-pay and benefits-received principles.

Identify the components and determinants of taxable income.

Recognize the characteristics of progressive, regressive, and proportional tax systems.

Understand how government revenues are generated and how they relate to expenditures in education and defense.

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