What are the amount and character of the gain or loss


Betty retires from the BS Partnership when the basis of her one-third interest is $105,000, which includes her share of liabilities. At the time of her retirement, the partnership had the following assets:

Assets                          P/S Basis                     FMV

Cash                            $145,000                     $145,000

Receivables                   40,000                         40,000

Land                            130,000                     220,000

                                    315,000                     405,000

The partnership has $60,000 of liabilities when Betty retires. The partnership will pay Betty cash of $130,000 to retire her partnership interest.

What are the amount and character of the gain or loss for Betty?

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