Chapter 17, Problem 15QS

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At the end of last year, Harvey, a 25% partner in the four-person HRT partnership, had an outside basis of $28,000, which included his $12,000 share of HRT's debt. On January 1 of the current year, Harvey sells his partnership interest to Samuel for a cash payment of $20,000 and the assumption of his share of HRT's debt. HRT has no hot assets. What is the amount and character of Harvey’s recognized gain or loss on the sale? A. $4,000 capital loss B. $4,000 ordinary loss C. $4,000 capital gain D. $8,000 ordinary income provide answer