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Kristen and Harrison are equal partners in the KH Partnership. The partners form

ID: 2597881 • Letter: K

Question

Kristen and Harrison are equal partners in the KH Partnership. The partners formed the partnership 5 years ago by contributing cash. Prior to any distributions Harrison has a basis in his partnership interest of $42.000. On December 31, KH makes a proportionate operating distribution of $46,000 cash to Harrison. What is the amount and character o basis in KH? f Harrison's recognized gain or loss and what is his remaining Multiple Choice $0 gain, $0 basis $4.000 copital gain, $42.000 basis $4,000 capital loss. $0 basis $4,000 capital gain, $0 basis

Explanation / Answer

Harrison recognizes a gain equal to the difference between his basis in KH and the distribution because he receives only money in the distribution and the amount exceeds his basis in KH. He allocates his entire basis in KH to the basis in the money received resulting in $0 basis in KHafter the distribution.

$4,000 capital gain, $0 basis