Carol is ready to retire. Three options are being considered:

Option 1: Sell the business and distribute part of the proceeds to each partner.
Option 2: Borrow money to pay for Carol's interest in the business.
Option 3: Ask Carol to find an outside buyer for her interest in the business.

Pick one of these options and describe the tax consequences for the partnership and the partners for the option selected. If Carol should die before the plan is executed, how would this option be affected?

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The choice of which option to pursue will depend on various factors including the specific circumstances of the partnership the partners preferences a... View the full answer