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Current assets as of Dec 1

Cash Basis 45000 FMV 45000
AR Basis 15000 FMV 30000
Inventory Basis 81000 FMV 120000

On Dec 1 I have terminated my partnership interest of which I am 1/3 partnership in and received
15000 cash
10000 FMV Accounts receivable
40000 Inventory FMV

I have 40000 basis in the company prior to distribution

Please give basis in each of the following

Cash
AR
Inventory

Also if I up my basis to 55000 instead of 40000 what would be my gain or loss recognized and basis in the following?
Cash
AR
Inventory

Please show work and calculations.

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Gain (Loss) on termination of partnership.

Distributions received:
Cash $15,000
AR at FMV 10,000
Inventory at FMV 40,000 65,000

Outside basis ...

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