Bob received a proportionate nonliquidating distribution of land from the BZ Partnership. The land had a fair market value of $15,000 and a basis to the partnership of $10,000. The land was held for investment purposes by the partnership. Bob's basis in his partnership interest immediately before the distribution was $6,000. If the partnership has a § 754 election in effect, it will record a $4,000 step-down in the basis of remaining assets, and the step-down will be attributed to all partners in the partnership.

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A § 754 election allows for an adjustment to the basis of partnership property, but in this case, the distribution results in a step-up, not a step-down, in the basis of the remaining partnership assets. The partnership's basis in the land was $10,000, and Bob's basis in his partnership interest was $6,000, resulting in a $4,000 step-up, not a step-down.

Bob Received a Proportionate Nonliquidating Distribution of Land from the BZ