LO.6 RBP Partnership is a service-oriented partnership that has three equal general partners. One of them, Barry,

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LO.6 RBP Partnership is a service-oriented partnership that has three equal general partners. One of them, Barry, sells his interest to another partner, Dale, for $90,000 cash and the assumption of Barry’s share of partnership liabilities. On the sale date, the partnership’s cash basis balance sheet is as follows. Assume that the capital accounts before the sale reflect the partners’ bases in their partnership interests, excluding liabilities.

The payment exceeds the stated fair market value of the assets because of goodwill that is not recorded on the books.

Basis FMV Basis FMV Cash $120,000 $120,000 Note payable $ 30,000 $ 30,000 Accounts receivable –0– 90,000 Capital accounts Capital assets 30,000 75,000 Barry 40,000 85,000 David 40,000 85,000 Dale 40,000 85,000 Total $150,000 $285,000 Total $150,000 $285,000

a. What is the total amount realized by Barry on the sale?

b. How much, if any, ordinary income must Barry recognize on the sale?

c. How much capital gain must Barry report?

d. What is Dale’s basis in the partnership interest acquired?

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South Western Federal Taxation 2013 Corporations Partnerships Estates And Trusts

ISBN: 9781133495574

36th Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, William A. Raabe, James E. Smith, David M. Maloney

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