Exam 21: Partnerships

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?

Megan's basis was $120,000 in the MYP Partnership interest just before she received a proportionate current (nonliquidating) distribution consisting of land held for investment (basis of $100,000, fair market value of $130,000) and inventory (basis of $80,000, fair market value of $70,000). After the distribution, Megan's bases in the received assets are, respectively:

Taylor's basis in his partnership interest is $140,000, including his $60,000 share of partnership debt. Sandy buys Taylor's partnership interest for $100,000 cash, and she assumes Taylor's $60,000 share of the partnership's debt. If the partnership owns no hot assets, Taylor will recognize a capital loss of $40,000.

Match each of the following statements with the terms below that provide the best definition. -Partner's capital account

Stephanie is a calendar year cash basis taxpayer. She owns a 50% profit and loss interest in a cash basis partnership with a September 30 year-end. The partnership's operating income (after deducting guaranteed payments) was $120,000 ($10,000 per month) and $144,000 ($12,000 per month), respectively, for the partnership tax years ended September 30, 2019 and 2020. The partnership paid guaranteed payments to Stephanie of $2,000 and $3,000 per month during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2019 and 2020. How much will Stephanie's adjusted gross income be increased by these partnership items for her tax year ended December 31, 2019?

Brad is a 40% member in the BB LLC. At the beginning of the tax year, his capital account showed a balance of $120,000. In this case, his capital account equals his basis in the LLC interest excluding his share of the LLC's debts. His prior year-end Schedule K-1 showed recourse debt (guaranteed by Brad) and nonrecourse debt of $10,000 and $20,000, respectively. During the current year, BB reported net ordinary income of $200,000 and nondeductible expenses of $2,000. There were no distributions during the year. At the end of the year, Brad's current year Schedule K-1 showed recourse (guaranteed) and nonrecourse debt of $20,000 and $30,000, respectively. How much is Brad's basis in the LLC interest at the end of the year?

ACME Partnership has had the following gross receipts since its formation: $21.8 million in 2019, $24.6 million in 2020, $28.8 million in 2021, $23 million in 2022, and $32 million in 2023. ACME is not a tax shelter. Partner Meile, Inc. is a C corporation. In which tax years (2019 to 2023) must ACME use the accrual method?

Section 721 provides that, in general, no gain or loss is recognized by the partnership or the partner on contribution of appreciated or depreciated property to a partnership in exchange for an interest in the partnership.

Match each of the following statements with the numbered terms below that provide the best definition. -Separately stated item

Which of the following is not shown on the partnership's Schedule K of Form 1065?

In a proportionate liquidating distribution, Sam receives a distribution of $30,000 cash, accounts receivable (basis of $0, fair market value of $50,000), and land (basis of $20,000, fair market value of $50,000). In addition, the partnership repays all liabilities of which Sam's share was $40,000. Sam's basis in the entity immediately before the distribution was $120,000. As a result of the distribution, what is Sam's basis in the accounts receivable and land, and how much gain or loss does he recognize?

Match each of the following statements with the terms below that provide the best definition. -Organizational costs

Blaine contributes property valued at $50,000 (basis of $40,000) in exchange for a 25% interest in the BIKE Partnership. If the property is later sold for $70,000, gain of $15,000 will be allocated to Blaine.

The taxable income of a partnership flows through to the partners, who report the income on their tax returns.

For Federal income tax purposes, a distribution from a partnership to a partner is treated the same as a distribution from a C corporation to its shareholders.

Which of the following would be currently taxable as ordinary income to the service partner if received in exchange for services performed for the partnership? (In all cases, assume that the interest is not sold within two years after the time it is granted to the service partner.)

Your client, Greg, contributed precontribution gain property to BIG LLC on December 31, 2019, in exchange for a 30% interest. a. Describe two types of distributions that might result in some or all of this precontribution gain being recognized by Greg. b. In general terms, what is the purpose of these rules?

Scott owns a 30% interest in the capital and profits of the SOS Partnership. Immediately before he receives a proportionate current (nonliquidating) distribution from SOS, the basis of his partnership interest is $40,000. The distribution consists of $30,000 in cash and land with a fair market value of $80,000. SOS's adjusted basis in the land immediately before the distribution is $50,000. As a result of the distribution, Scott recognizes no gain or loss and his basis in the land is $10,000.

Carlos receives a proportionate liquidating distribution consisting of $8,000 cash and inventory with a basis to the partnership of $5,000 and a fair market value of $6,000. His basis in his partnership interest was $15,000 immediately before the distribution. Carlos assigns a basis of $7,000 to the inventory and recognizes no gain or loss.

Katherine invested $80,000 this year to purchase a 30% interest in the KLM Partnership. The partnership reported $200,000 of net income from operations, a $2,000 short-term capital loss, and a $10,000 charitable contribution. In addition, the partnership distributed $20,000 to Katherine and $10,000 each to partners Lauren and Missy. If the partnership has no beginning or ending liabilities, what is Katherine's basis in her partnership interest at the end of the year?