Eve and Tom own 40% and 60%, respectively, of the ET Partnership, which manufact

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Eve and Tom own 40% and 60%, respectively, of the ET Partnership, which manufactures clocks. The partnership is a limited partnership, and Eve is the only general partner. She works full-time in the business. Tom essentially is an investor in the firm and works full-time at another job. Tom has no other income except his salary from his full-time employer. During the current year, the partnership reports the following gain and loss.

Ordinary loss $140,000 Long-term capital gain $20,000

Before including the current year's gain and loss, Eve and Tom had $46,000 and $75,000 bases for their partnership interests, respectively. The partnership has no nonrecouse liabilities. Tom has no further obligation to make any additional investment in the partnership.

What gain or loss should each partner report on his or her individual tax return?

Explanation / Answer

3000

Tom losses by $ 2000,and eve gains $3000

Particulars EVE ($) Tom($) Interest Basis 46000 75000 Add Long-term Capital gain($20000*40/100)(20000*60/100) 8000 12000 Income before losses 54000 87000 Less:ordinary loss (140000*40/100)(140000*60/100) 56000 84000 Gain or loss to be reported -2000

3000

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