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Clark and Kent share profits and losses of 60% and 40% respectively. The tax bas

ID: 2530780 • Letter: C

Question

Clark and Kent share profits and losses of 60% and 40% respectively. The tax basis of each partner's interest in the partnership as of December 31, Year 1, was as follows:

Clark: $24,000

Kent: $18,000

During Year 2, the partnership had ordinary income of $50,000 and a long-term capital loss of $10,000 from the sale of securities. There were no distributions to the partners during Year 2. What is the amount of Kent's tax basis as of December 31, Year 2?

$33,000

$42,000

$38,000

$34,000

a

$33,000

b

$42,000

c

$38,000

d

$34,000

Explanation / Answer

Option D is correct.

Kent's Profit Sharing % 40% Share of Ordinary Income 50000*40%    20,000.00 Share of Long Term Capital Loss 10000*40%      4,000.00 Total Share of Firm Profit    16,000.00 Partner Interest Year 1    18,000.00 Kent's tax basis as of December 31, Year 2    34,000.00