Maria owns a 60% interest in the KLM Partnership. Four years ago, her father gave her a parcel of land. The gift basis of the land to Maria is $60,000. In the current year, Maria had still not figured out how to use the land for her own personal or business use; consequently, she sold it to the partnership for $50,000. The partnership immediately started using the land as a parking lot for its employees. Maria may recognize her $10,000 loss on the sale.

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The loss on the sale of property between a partnership and a partner who directly or indirectly owns more than 50% of the interest in the partnership capital or profits is not recognized for tax purposes.

Maria Owns a 60% Interest in the KLM Partnership