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11. Ten years ago, Lisa acquired a one-third interest in Dee Associates, a gener

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Question

11. Ten years ago, Lisa acquired a one-third interest in Dee Associates, a general partnership. In the current taxable year, when Lisa’s entire interest in the partnership was liquidated, Dee Associates’ assets consisted of cash of $20,000 and tangible property with an adjusted basis to the partnership of $46,000 and a fair market value of $40,000 on the date of distribution. Dee Associates had no liabilities. Lisa’s adjusted basis in her one-third interest in the partnership was $22,000. Lisa received cash of $20,000 in complete liquidation of her entire interest. How much loss will Lisa recognize upon receipt of the liquidating distribution?

a.         0

b.         $2,000 short-term capital loss

c.          $2,000 long-term capital loss

d.         $2,000 ordinary loss

Explanation / Answer

$2,000 long-term capital loss ( 20000-22000) is Lisa's loss to be recognized upon receipt of the liquidating distribution Option C is correct

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