At the beginning of the tax year, Melodys basis in the MIP LLC was $60,000, including her $40,000 share of the LLCs liabilities. At the end of the year, MIP distributed to Melody a cash amount of $10,000 and inventory (basis of $6,000, fair market value of $10,000). In addition, MIP repaid all of its liabilities by the end of the year.

a. If this is a proportionate non-liquidating distribution, what is the tax effect of the distribution to Melody and MIP? b. After the distribution, what is Melodys basis in the inventory and in her MIP interest? c. Would your answers to (a) change if this had been a proportionate liquidating distribution? Explain.