Landis received $90,000 cash and a capital asset (basis of $50,000, fair market value of $60,000) in
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Landis received $90,000 cash and a capital asset (basis of $50,000, fair market value of $60,000) in a proportionate liquidating distribution. His basis in his partnership interest was $120,000 prior to the distribution. How much gain or loss does Landis recognize and what is his basis in the asset received?
a. $0 gain or loss; $30,000 basis.
b. $0 gain or loss; $50,000 basis.
c. $0 gain or loss; $60,000 basis.
d. $20,000 gain; $50,000 basis.
e. $30,000 gain; $60,000 basis.
Related Book For
South Western Federal Taxation 2015
ISBN: 9781305310810
38th edition
Authors: William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, David M. Maloney, James C. Young
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