At the end of last year, June, a 30% partner in the four-person BJJM Partnership, had an outside basis of $75,000 in the partnership, including a $60,000 share of partnership debt. June’s share of the partnership’s § 1245 recapture potential was $40,000. All parties use the calendar year. Describe the income tax consequences to June in each of the following independent situations that take place in the current year.

a. On the first day of the tax year, June sells her partnership interest to Marilyn for $120,000 cash and the assumption by Marilyn of the appropriate share of partnership liabilities.

b. June dies after a lengthy illness on April 1 of the current year. June’s brother immediately takes June’s place in the partnership.