The SSC Partnership balance sheet includes the following assets on December 31 of the current year:
Susan, a 1/3 partner, has an adjusted basis of $90,000 for her partnership interest. If Susan sells her entire partnership interest to Emma for $100,000 cash, what is the amount and character of Susan's gain or loss from the sale?

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The SSC Partnership balance sheet includes the following assets on December 31 of the current year: 
Susan, a 1/3 partner, has an adjusted basis of $90,000 for her partnership interest. If Susan sells her entire partnership interest to Emma for $100,000 cash, what is the amount and character of Susan's gain or loss from the sale?

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Total gain is $10,000 ($100,000 sales price minus $90,000 basis). Ordinary component is Susan's share of hot assets $20,000. Capital loss of ($10,000) is the $10,000 total gain minus $20,000 ordinary income.

The SSC Partnership Balance Sheet Includes the Following Assets on December