Franklin owns a 25% interest in Pierce Partnership. On Janua…

Franklin owns a 25% interest in Pierce Partnership. On January 1, 2025 Franklin had a basis in his partnership interest of $5,000. For 2025 Pierce Partnership reported the following items: Ordinary business income – $100,000; §1231 gain – $15,000; Charitable contributions – $25,000; Tax-exempt income – 3,000; Pierce Partnership bank loan – $12,000. What is Franklin’s outside basis after adjustment for his share of these items? 

Millard transfers an asset having a FMV of $200,000 and an a…

Millard transfers an asset having a FMV of $200,000 and an adjusted basis of $150,000 to Fillmore Corporation in a §351 transaction. Millard receives in exchange Fillmore common stock having an FMV of $175,000 and White House Corporation common stock (a capital asset) having a FMV of $25,000 and a basis of $10,000 to Fillmore Corporation. Fillmore Corporation must recognize

At the end of 2025, Johnson Inc. (an S corporation) liquidat…

At the end of 2025, Johnson Inc. (an S corporation) liquidates by distributing long-term capital gain property ($40,000FMV, $25,000A/B) to each of its four equal shareholders ($160,000FMV, $100,000A/B). At the time of the distribution, Andrew has a basis of $15,000 in his Johnson Inc. stock. How much total gain or loss does Andrew recognize on the distribution?

Franklin is a 50% partner in the Pierce Partnership and has…

Franklin is a 50% partner in the Pierce Partnership and has an outside basis of $26,000 at the end of the year prior to any distributions. On December 31, Franklin receives a proportionate operating distribution of $16,000 cash and a parcel of land with a $24,000 fair value and an $18,000 basis to Pierce. What is Franklin’s basis in the distributed property?

William Henry has a 50% interest in Harrison Partnership. Th…

William Henry has a 50% interest in Harrison Partnership. The basis for his partnership interest is $50,000. The partners share the economic risk of loss from liabilities in the same way they share partnership income and losses. William Henry receives a distribution of land that has an FMV of $40,000 and an adjusted basis of $30,000. The land is subject to a $25,000 liability, which William Henry assumes. His basis in the partnership interest following the land distribution is

On December 31, 2025, after receipt of his share of partners…

On December 31, 2025, after receipt of his share of partnership income, Bill sold his interest in Clinton Partnership for $30,000 cash and relief of all liabilities. On that date, the adjusted basis of Bill’s partnership interest was $40,000, consisting of his capital account of $15,000 and his share of the partnership liabilities of $25,000. What is Bill’s gain or loss on the sale of his partnership interest?

At the formation of the Roosevelt Partnership, Theodore cont…

At the formation of the Roosevelt Partnership, Theodore contributes land with a basis of $10,000 and an FMV of $30,000 and Edith contributes cash of $30,000. Theodore and Edith share profits and losses equally. When the land is sold two years later for $50,000, Theodore must recognize a gain of

On the first day of the partnership’s tax year, James purcha…

On the first day of the partnership’s tax year, James purchases a 40% interest in Madison Partnership for $30,000 cash. The partnership has $40,000 in liabilities when James enters the partnership. Partners share the risk of loss from liabilities in the same way they share partnership income and losses. During 2025, the partnership incurs a $150,000 loss and a $20,000 increase in liabilities. How much of the loss can James report on his tax return for 2025?

A new partner, Margaret, contributes cash and assumes a shar…

A new partner, Margaret, contributes cash and assumes a share of Taylor Partnership liabilities. Zachary’s interest in the partnership is reduced by 5% due to the admission of Margaret. The partnership liabilities at the time Margaret is admitted are $200,000 and the partners share the economic risk of loss in the same way they share partnership profits. Zachary’s basis in the partnership interest prior to Margaret’s admission is $5,000. Due to the admission of Margaret, partner Zachary has