The AB Partnership pays its only liability (a $100,000 mortgage) on April 1 of the current year and terminates that same day. Alison and Bob were equal partners in the partnership but have partnership bases immediately preceding these transactions of $110,000 and $180,000, respectively, including his or her share of liabilities. The two partners receive identical distributions with each receiving the following assets:

The building has no depreciation recapture potential. What are the tax implications to Alison, Bob, and the AB Partnership of the April 1 transactions (i.e., basis of assets to Alison and Bob, amount and character of gain or loss recognized, etc.)? Assume that no Sec. 754 election is in effect.

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Assets Partnership's Basis FMV Cash s 20,000 s 20,000 nventory 33,000 35,000 Receivables 10,000 B,000 Building 40,000 60,000 Land 15.000 10,000 Total S133,000