PE 12-6B Liquidating partnerships—deficiency

Prior to liquidating their partnership, Chow and Fuentes had capital accounts of $85,000 and $165,000, respectively. The partnership assets were sold for $45,000. The partnership had no liabilities. Chow and Fuentes share income and losses equally.

a. Determine the amount of Chow’s deficiency.
b. Determine the amount distributed to Fuentes, assuming Chow is unable to satisfy the deficiency.

Answer:

a. Chow’s equity prior to liquidation................................   $ 85,000   Realization of asset sales............................................. $ 45,000  Book value of assets.....................................................  250,000*  Loss on liquidation........................................................ $(205,000)  Chow’s share of loss (50% × $205,000).......................    (102,500)  Chow’s deficiency.........................................................   $ (17,500)   *$85,000 + $165,000  


b. $45,000. ($165,000 – $102,500 share of loss – $17,500 Chow deficiency, also equals the amount realized from asset sales).



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