Assuming KAS's operating agreement provides for an interim closing of the books when partners' interests change during the year, what is Steven's basis in his partnership interest on March 1 just prior to the sale?

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Allison, Keesha, and Steven each owns an equal interest in KAS Partnership, a calendar-year-end, cash-method entity. On January 1 of the current year, Steven's basis in his partnership interest is $32,000. During January and February, the partnership generates $36,600 of ordinary income and $6,060 of tax-exempt income. On March 1, Steven sells his partnership interest to Juan for a cash payment of $56,000. The partnership has the following assets and no liabilities at the sale date:

  Tax Basis FMV
Cash $ 40,000 $ 40,000
Land held for investment 40,000 80,000
Totals $ 80,000 $ 120,000

 

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a. Assuming KAS's operating agreement provides for an interim closing of the books when partners' interests change during the year, what is Steven's basis in his partnership interest on March 1 just prior to the sale?

 

 
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