1.. When property is contributed to a partnership for a profits and capital interest, the holding period of contributing partner's interest:
a. May add the holding period of the contributed property.
b. Always starts day after contribution date.
c. Always starts day the property was contributed.
d. Never adds the holding period of contributed property.
e. None of the above.
2.. Hayden's outside basis in his interest in HIGH Partnership is $420,000. In a proportionate non - liquidating distribution, the partnership distributes to him cash of $100,000, inventory (fair market value of $90,000, basis to partnership of $60,000), and land (fair market value of $100,000, basis to partnership of $75,000). The partnership continues in existence.
A. Does partnership identify any gain or loss as a result of this distribution?
B. Does Hayden identify any gain or loss as a result of this distribution?
C. Evaluate Hayden's basis in the land, in inventory, and in partnership interest immediately following the distribution.