Sam, Sue, and Shelley formed a partnership. Sam received a 50 percent interest in the partnership in exchange for land with an adjusted basis to him of $30,000 and a fair market value of $50,000. Sue received a 25 percent interest in the partnership in exchange for $25,000 of cash. Shelley received a 25 percent interest in the partnership in exchange for $25,000 of cash. Three years after the date of contribution, the land contributed by Sam was sold by the partnership to an unrelated third party for $90,000.
Required:
1. How much gain was required to be allocated to Sam as a result of the sale by the partnership?
a. $20,000.
b. $30,000.
c. $40,000.
d. $60,000.

Tyler has coffee with one of his direct reports almost daily. he does this to inquire in an informal way about progress on the job, and to provide coaching and support, as well as appropriate congratulations for special efforts. tyler is exhibiting which type of managerial skill?

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