A partner that receives cash in an operating distribution recognizes gain if the cash distributed exceeds the partner's outside basis in the partnership immediately before the distribution.

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This is known as the "gain recognition" rule and is outlined in IRS tax code section 731. If a partner receives cash in excess of their outside basis, they recognize gain as if they sold a portion of their partnership interest.

A Partner That Receives Cash in an Operating Distribution Recognizes