On the first day of the partnership's tax year, Karen purchases a 50% interest in a general partnership for $30,000 cash and she materially participates in the operation of the partnership for the entire year. The partnership has $40,000 in recourse liabilities when Karen enters the partnership. Partners share the economic risk of loss from recourse liabilities in the same way they share
partnership losses. There is no minimum gain related to the nonrecourse liability. During the year, the partnership incurs a $120,000 loss and a $20,000 increase in liabilities. How much of the loss can Karen report on her tax return for the current year?
A) $30,000
B) $40,000
C) $50,000
D) $60,000
D) $60,000
The loss is deductible only to the extent of Karen's at-risk basis, or $50,000.
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