Heather sells land (adjusted basis, $75,000; fair market value, $95,000) to a partnership in which she controls

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Heather sells land (adjusted basis, $75,000; fair market value, $95,000) to a partnership in which she controls an 80% capital interest. The partnership pays her only $50,000 for the land.

a. How much loss does Heather realize and recognize?

b. If the partnership later sells the land to a third party for $80,000, how much gain does that partnership realize and recognize?

c. What is the rationale for this result?

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South Western Federal Taxation 2018 Corporations Partnerships Estates And Trusts

ISBN: 1389

41st Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Annette Nellen, David M. Maloney

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