Megan and Matthew are equal partners in the J & J partnership (calendar-year-end entity). On January 1 of the current year, they decide to liquidate the partnership. Megan's basis in her partnership interest is $100,000 and Matthew's is $35,000. The two partners receive identical distributions with each receiving the following assets:
.........................Tax Basis....................FMV
Cash....................$ 30,000................$ 30,000
Inventory..................5,000....................6,000
Land.........................500....................1,000
Totals...................$ 35,500................$37,000
a. What is the amount and character of Megan's recognized gain or loss?
b. What is Megan's basis in the distributed assets?
c. What is the amount and character of Matthew's recognized gain or loss?
d. What is Matthew's basis in the distributed assets?