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 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 in 3 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 where there are no restrictions on transferability of the interest.
D)A 30% interest in ongoing profits of the partnership where the partnership is not a publicly-traded partnership and the income stream is not assured.
E)All of the above.

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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 because 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