Which of the Following Statements Is Always Correct Regarding Assets

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is always correct regarding assets acquired by a newly formed partnership? If a partner contributes:

• A)Depreciable property: the partnership treats the property as newly acquired depreciable property, and may claim a § 179 deduction.
• B)Unrealized (cash-basis) receivables: the partnership will report a capital gain when the receivable is collected.
• C)Inventory (in the partner's hands): the partnership reports ordinary income if the property is held as a capital asset and sold within five years of the contribution date.
• D)Land valued at less than its basis: the partnership reports a § 1231 loss if the property is sold at a loss.
• E)None of these statements is correct.

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Definitions:

Coase Theorem

A legal and economic theory that states that if trade in an externality is possible and there are no transaction costs, bargaining will lead to an efficient outcome regardless of the initial allocation of property.

Taxes

Compulsory financial charges or levies collected by governments from businesses and individuals to fund public expenditures.

Negative Externalities

Costs suffered by a third party due to an economic transaction that they were not a part of.

Coase Theorem

A principle that asserts that if property rights are well-defined and transaction costs are negligible, parties will negotiate to correct externalities and allocate resources efficiently.