Pam has a $27,000 basis (including her share of debt) in her 50% partnership interest in the Meddoc partnership before receiving any distributions. This year Meddoc makes a current distribution to Pam of a parcel of land with a $40,000 fair market value and a $32,000 basis to the partnership. The land is encumbered with a $15,000 mortgage (the partnership's only liability).
a. What is the amount and character of Pam's recognized gain or loss?
b. What is Pam's basis in the land?
c. What is Pam's remaining basis in her partnership interest?