Which of the following would be currently taxable as ordinary income to the service partner if received in exchange for services performed for the partnership? (In all cases, assume that the interest is not sold within two years after the time it is granted to the service partner.)
A) A 10% interest in the capital of the partnership that will vest if the partner remains in the partnership for three years.
B) A 20% interest in the future profits of the partnership received in exchange for future services to be performed for the partnership.
C) A 25% interest in the capital of the partnership when there are no restrictions on transferability of the interest.
D) A 30% interest in the capital of the partnership when the partner contributes intangible property with a $0 basis that the partner developed.
E) All of these.

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A 25% interest in the capital of the partnership with no restrictions on transferability is taxable as ordinary income when received, as it represents a current economic benefit that is not subject to substantial risk of forfeiture.

Which of the Following Would Be Currently Taxable as Ordinary