Assets acquired by a newly formed partnership


Which of the following statements is always correct regarding assets acquired by a newly formed partnership? If a partner contributes:

a. Unrealized (cash-basis) receivables: the partnership will report a capital gain when the receivable is collected.

b. Depreciable property: the partnership treats the property as newly acquired depreciable property, and may claim a § 179 deduction.

c. Inventory (in the partner's hands): the partnership reports ordinary income if the property is held as a capital asset and sold within five years of the contribution date.

d. Land valued at less than its basis: the partnership reports a § 1231 loss if the property is sold at a loss.

e. None of these statements is correct.

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Accounting Basics: Assets acquired by a newly formed partnership
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