Travis and Alix Weber are equal partners in the Tralix Partnership, which does not have a §754 election in place. Alix sells one-half of her interest (25 percent) to Michael Tomei for $41,500 cash. Just before the sale, Alix’s basis in her entire partnership interest is $88,800, including her $41,500 share of the partnership liabilities. Tralix’s assets on the sale date are as follows:         Tax Basis   FMV Cash $ 50,350   $ 50,350 Inventory   41,500     136,000 Land held for investment   85,750     54,600

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Travis and Alix Weber are equal partners in the Tralix Partnership, which does not have a §754 election in place. Alix sells one-half of her interest (25 percent) to Michael Tomei for $41,500 cash. Just before the sale, Alix’s basis in her entire partnership interest is $88,800, including her $41,500 share of the partnership liabilities. Tralix’s assets on the sale date are as follows:

 

 

    Tax Basis   FMV
Cash $ 50,350   $ 50,350
Inventory   41,500     136,000
Land held for investment   85,750     54,600
Totals $ 177,600   $ 240,950

 

 

 

a. What is the amount and character of Alix’s recognized gain or loss on the sale?

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  • $23,625 of ordinary income and $5,775 of capital loss
  • $5,775 of capital loss, $5,775 of ordinary income
  • $5,775 of ordinary income and $23,625 of capital loss
  • $35,700 of capital loss, $11,813 of ordinary income
  • Neither gain nor loss recognized

 

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