The QBI for Each Business Is Subject to the Greater

Multiple Choice

The QBI for each business is subject to the greater of two limitations: (1) 50% of W-2 wages ($20,000, or $40,000 x 50%) or (2) 25% of W-2 wages plus 2.5% of unadjusted basis {$40,000, or [($40,000 x 25%) = $10,000 + ($1.2 million x 2.5%) = $30,000]}. The greater of the two limitations is $40,000. Because this $40,000 is less than Patricia's tentative $50,000 QBI, the lower amount must be used. Patricia's QBI for this trade or business, then, is $40,000.
-At the beginning of the year, Elsie's basis in the E&G Partnership interest is $90,000. She receives a proportionate current (nonliquidating) distribution from the partnership consisting of $10,000 of cash, unrealized accounts receivable (basis of $0, fair market value $40,000) , and land (basis of $30,000, fair market value of $50,000) . After the distribution, Elsie's bases in the accounts receivable, land, and partnership interest are:

A) $0; $30,000; and $50,000.
B) $0; $50,000; and $30,000.
C) $40,000; $30,000; and $10,000.
D) $40,000; $40,000; and $0.
E) $40,000; $50,000; and $0.