How would Barry's tax result differ if, instead, BDD distributed $90,000 of its cash in liquidation of Barry's interest (with the remaining partners assuming Barry's share of partnership debt)? Why does this happen? The LLC's operating agreement does not address payment of goodwill to the partner.

BDD Partnership is a service-oriented partnership that has three equal general partners. One of them, Barry Evans, sells his interest to another partner, Dale Allen on December 31 of the current tax year, for $90,000 cash and the assumption of Barry's share of partnership liabilities. (Liabilities are shared equally by the partners.) Immediately before the sale, the partnership's cash basis balance sheet is as shown below. The capital accounts before the sale reflect the partners' bases in their partnership interests, excluding liabilities. The payment exceeds the stated fair market value of the assets because of goodwill that is not recorded on the books. Basis FMV Basis FMV Cash $120,000 $120,000 Note payable $30,000 $30,000 Accounts receivable 0 90,000 Capital accounts Capital assets 30,000 75,000 Barry 85,000 40,000 40,000 David 85,000 Dale 40,000 85,000 Total $150,000 $285,000 Total $150,000 $285,000 BDD Partnership is a service-oriented partnership that has three equal general partners. One of them, Barry Evans, sells his interest to another partner, Dale Allen on December 31 of the current tax year, for $90,000 cash and the assumption of Barry's share of partnership liabilities. (Liabilities are shared equally by the partners.) Immediately before the sale, the partnership's cash basis balance sheet is as shown below. The capital accounts before the sale reflect the partners' bases in their partnership interests, excluding liabilities. The payment exceeds the stated fair market value of the assets because of goodwill that is not recorded on the books. Basis FMV Basis FMV Cash $120,000 $120,000 Note payable $30,000 $30,000 Accounts receivable 0 90,000 Capital accounts Capital assets 30,000 75,000 Barry 85,000 40,000 40,000 David 85,000 Dale 40,000 85,000 Total $150,000 $285,000 Total $150,000 $285,000