In each of the following independent liquidating distributions in which the partnership also liquidates, determine the amount and character of any gain or loss to be recognized by each partner and the basis of each asset (other than cash) received. In each case, assume that distributions of hot assets are proportionate to the partners.
a. Landon has a partnership basis of $40,000 and receives a distribution of $50,000 in cash.
b. Mark has a partnership basis of $50,000 and receives $20,000 of cash and a capital asset with a basis to the partnership of $25,000 and a fair market value of $40,000.
c. Neil has a partnership basis of $100,000 and receives $40,000 of cash, inventory with a basis to the partnership of $30,000, and a capital asset with a partnership basis of $20,000. The inventory and capital asset have fair market values of $20,000 and $30,000, respectively.
d. Oscar has a partnership basis of $40,000 and receives a distribution of $10,000 of cash and an account receivable with a basis of $0 to the partnership (value is $15,000).