1. Which, if either, of the following statements is or are true? I. The co-ownership of business property, where only minimal services are provided by the owners for their tenants, generally constitutes a partnership for federal income tax purposes. II. As a general rule, when a person obtains an interest in partnership capital through rendition of services, compensation (ordinary) income is recognized to the extent of the fair market value of the interest received. a. I only.
b. II only.
c. Both I and II.
d. Neither I nor II.

2. Which, if either, of the following statements is or are true? I. On the formation of a partnership, the contribution by one partner of encumbered property to a partnership when
Lisa received cash of $20,000 in complete liquidation of her entire interest. How much loss will Lisa recognize upon receipt of the liquidating distribution? a. 0.
b. $2,000 short-term capital loss.
c. $2,000 long-term capital loss.
d. $2,000 ordinary loss. 12. Mark, Pete and Mickey are equal partners in the 2MP Partnership, a general partnership. On January 1, 2011, Mark’s adjusted basis in his partnership interest was $15,000, Pete’s adjusted basis in his partnership interest was $10,000, and Mickey’s adjusted basis in his partnership interest was $20,000. The partnership had taxable income of $30,000 in 2011 which was allocated equally among the partners. On December 31, 2012, the partnership made a non-liquidating distribution of $25,000 cash to Pete. How much income or gain did Pete recognize as a result of the distribution?

a. 0.
b. $5,000.
c. $15,000.
d. $25,000. 13. Ellen is a 25 percent partner in EFGH Partners, a general partnership. Ellen’s adjusted basis in her partnership interest is $18,000. During the current taxable year, Ellen received a non-liquidating distribution of land from EFGH Partners that had an adjusted basis to the partnership of $23,000 and a fair market value of $45,000 on the date of distribution. What is Ellen’s basis in the land received in the non-liquidating distribution? a. 0.
b. $18,000.
b. $23,000.
c. $45,000. 14. Gary is a one-third partner in GNG Partners. a