Kristen and Harrison are equal partners in the KH Partnership. The partners formed the partnership five years ago by contributing cash. Prior to any distributions Harrison has a basis in his partnership interest of $28,500. On December 31, KH makes a proportionate operating distribution of $41,500 cash to Harrison. What is the amount and character of Harrison's recognized gain or loss and what is his remaining basis in KH?
Multiple Choice
$0 gain, $0 basis.
$13,000 capital gain, $0 basis.
$13,000 capital loss, $0 basis.
$13,000 capital gain, $28,500 basis.
Ans:
Harrison basis in partnership interest prior to distriution : $28,500
Operating Distribution to Harrison on 31 December : $41,500
Capital Gain for Harrison : Operating Distribution - Basis in partnership interest
: $41,500 - $28,500 = $13,000
His remaining basis in KH : $0 (because he has already adjusted his basis from Operating Distribution)
So Correct answer is option B.
$13,000 capital gain, $0 basis.
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