Which of the following is the most accurate with regards to a partner's share of partnership liabilities?
| A. | A partner's share of partnership liabilities has little affect on the basis of the partnership interest | ||
| B. | A partner's share of partnership liabilities is offset by the partnership interest | ||
| C. | A partner's share of partnership liabilities affects the basis of the partnership interest | ||
| D. | A partner's share of partnership liabilities impacts the fair market value of the partnership |
C. A partner's share of partnership liabilities affects the basis of the partnership interest
It is because of following reasons:
This is as per Section 752.
Which of the following is the most accurate with regards to a partner's share of partnership...
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