Charlene owns a 70 percent interest in Maupin Mopeds, which is organized as a partnership. She wants to open another business and needs office space for it. She has Maupin distribute a building worth $150,000 to her in lieu of her normal cash distribution. Maupin’s basis in the building is $55,000. Charlene’s basis in Maupin is $80,000. identify the tax issue(s) posed by the facts presented. Determine the possible tax consequences of each issue that you identify.

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Charlene owns a 70 percent interest in Maupin Mopeds, which is organized
as a partnership. She wants to open another business and needs office space
for it. She has Maupin distribute a building worth $150,000 to her in lieu of her normal cash distribution. Maupin’s basis in the building is $55,000. Charlene’s basis in Maupin is $80,000.

identify the tax issue(s) posed by the facts presented.
Determine the possible tax consequences of each issue that you identify.

 

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