Carlos has a basis in his partnership interest of $30,000. He receives a current distribution of $6,000 cash, unrealized receivables (FMV $11,000, basis $10,000), inventory (FMV $8,000, basis $4,000), land held as an investment (FMV $7,000, basis, $6,000), and building (FMV $21,000, basis $9,000). The partners' relative interests in the Sec. 751 assets do not change as a result of the current distribution. Carlos's basis in the building is
A)$2,500.
B)$6,000.
C)$7,500.
D)$9,000.

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The Answer of Carlos has a basis in his partnership interest of $30,000. He receives a current distribution of $6,000 cash, unrealized receivables (FMV $11,000, basis $10,000), inventory (FMV $8,000, basis $4,000), land held as an investment (FMV $7,000, basis, $6,000), and building (FMV $21,000, basis $9,000). The partners' relative interests in the Sec. 751 assets do not change as a result of the current distribution. Carlos's basis in the building is
A)$2,500.
B)$6,000.
C)$7,500.
D)$9,000.

Carlos Has a Basis in His Partnership Interest of $30,000