interest is $50,000. His distribution includes cash of $5,000, inventory (FMV -$20,000; basis $10,000), and equipment (FMV $2,000; basis $1,000). Sam's marginal tax rate is 24% and his long-term capital gains tax rate is 15%. 2. Sam receives a proportionate nonliquidating distribution when the basis of his partnership a. How much gain or loss does Sam recognize? Gain /Loss) b. What is Sam's tax liability/benefit on the distribution? (Liability /Benefit) c. What is Sam's basis in the inventory? d. What is Sam's basis in the equipment? e. What is Sam's remaining basis in the partnership