Exam 9: Forming and Operating Partnerships

Greg, a 40 percent partner in GSS Partnership, contributed land to the partnership in exchange for his partnership interest when the partnership was formed. At the time, his basis in the land was $30,000 and its FMV was $133,000. Three years after the partnership was formed, GSS Partnership decided to sell the land to an unrelated party for $150,000. When the land is sold, how much of the gain should be allocated to each partner of GSS Partnership if Sam and Steve are each 30 percent partners?

On 12/31/X4, Zoom, LLC, reported a $60,000 loss on its books. The items included in the loss computation were $30,000 in sales revenue, $15,000 in qualified dividends, $22,000 in cost of goods sold, $50,000 in charitable contributions, $20,000 in employee wages, and $13,000 of rent expense. How much ordinary business income (loss) will Zoom report on its X4 return?

Jay has a tax basis of $14,000 in his partnership interest at the beginning of the partnership tax year. The following amounts of partnership debt were allocated to Jay and are included in his beginning-of-the-year tax basis: (1) recourse debt-$3,000, (2) qualified nonrecourse debt-$1,000, and (3) nonrecourse debt-$500. There were no changes to the debt allocated to Jay during the tax year. If Jay is allocated a $15,000 loss for the current year, how much of the loss will be suspended under the tax basis and at-risk limitations?

Which requirement must be satisfied in order to specially allocate partnership income or losses to partners?

Zinc, LP was formed on August 1, 20X9. When the partnership was formed, Al contributed $10,000 in cash and inventory with an FMV and tax basis of $40,000. In addition, Bill contributed equipment with an FMV of $30,000 and adjusted basis of $25,000 along with accounts receivable with an FMV and tax basis of $20,000. Also, Chad contributed land with an FMV of $50,000 and tax basis of $35,000. Finally, Dave contributed a machine, secured by $35,000 of debt, with an FMV of $15,000 and a tax basis of $10,000. What is the total inside basis of all the assets contributed to Zinc, LP?

A partnership may use the cash method despite having a corporate partner when the partnership's average gross receipts for the prior three taxable years don't exceed ________.

Which of the following statements is true when property is contributed in exchange for a partnership interest?

Does adjusting a partner's basis for tax-exempt income prevent double taxation?

In X1, Adam and Jason formed ABC, LLC, a car dealership in Kansas City. In X2, Adam and Jason realized they needed an advertising expert to assist in their business. Thus, the two members offered Cory, a marketing expert, a one-third capital interest in their partnership for contributing his expert services. Cory agreed to this arrangement and received his capital interest in X2. If the value of the LLC's capital equals $180,000 when Cory receives his one-third capital interest, which of the following tax consequences does not occur in X2?

On March 15, 20X9, Troy, Peter, and Sarah formed Picture Perfect General Partnership. This partnership was created to sell a variety of cameras, picture frames, and other photography accessories. The following items were contributed by each partner in exchange for a one-third capital and profits interest: -Troy-cash of $3,000, inventory with an FMV and tax basis $5,000, and a building with an FMV of $8,000 and adjusted basis of $10,000. Additionally, the building is secured by a $10,000 mortgage. -Peter-cash of $5,000, accounts payable with an FMV and tax basis of $19,000, and land with an FMV and tax basis of $20,000. -Sarah-cash of $2,000, accounts receivable with an FMV and tax basis of $1,000, and equipment with an FMV of $26,000 and adjusted basis of $4,000. Also, the equipment is secured by a $23,000 note payable. What is the partnership's inside basis in each asset? How much gain or loss must Picture Perfect recognize? Prepare Picture Perfect's balance sheet reflecting the partners' capital accounts on both a tax basis and 704(b)/FMV basis.

Styling Shoes, LLC, filed its 20X8 Form 1065 on March 15, 20X9. Styling had three members with the following ownership interests and tax bases at the beginning of 20X8: (1) Jane, a member with a 25 percent profits and capital interest and a $5,000 outside basis, (2) Joe, a member with a 45 percent profits and capital interest and a $10,000 outside basis, and (3) Jack, a member with a 30 percent profits and capital interest and a $2,000 outside basis. The following items were reported on Styling's Schedule K for the year: ordinary income of $100,000, Section 1231 gain of $15,000, charitable contributions of $25,000, and tax-exempt income of $3,000. In addition, Styling received an additional bank loan of $12,000 during 20X8. What is Jane's tax basis after adjustment for her share of these items?

What is the difference between a partner's tax basis and at-risk amount?

Sue and Andrew form SA general partnership. Each person receives an equal interest in the newly created partnership. Sue contributes $10,000 of cash and land with an FMV of $55,000. Her basis in the land is $20,000. Andrew contributes equipment with an FMV of $12,000 and a building with an FMV of $33,000. His basis in the equipment is $8,000, and his basis in the building is $20,000. How much gain must the SA general partnership recognize on the transfer of these assets from Sue and Andrew?

ER General Partnership, a medical supplies business, states in its partnership agreement that Erin and Ryan agree to split profits and losses according to a 40/60 ratio. Additionally, the partnership will provide Erin with a $15,000 guaranteed payment for services she provides to the partnership. ER Partnership reports the following revenues, expenses, gains, losses, and distributions for its current taxable year: *The land is a Section 1231 asset. Given these items, answer the following questions: A. Compute Erin's share of ordinary income (loss) and separately stated items. Include her self-employment income as a separately stated item. B. Compute Erin's self-employment income, but assume ER Partnership is a limited partnership and Erin is a limited partner. C. Compute Erin's self-employment income, but assume ER Partnership is an LLC and Erin is personally liable for half of the debt of the LLC. Apply the IRS's proposed regulations in formulating your answer.

Which of the following items is subject to the net investment income tax when a partner is not a material participant in the partnership?

A general partner's share of ordinary business income is similar to investment income; thus, a general partner only includes their guaranteed payments as self-employment income.

Which of the following statements regarding a partner's basis adjustments is true?

On April 18, 20X8, Robert sold his 35 percent partnership interest in Fruit Wonder, LLC, to Richard for $120,000. Prior to selling his interest, Robert had a basis in Fruit Wonder of $80,000. Robert's basis included $5,000 of recourse debt and $15,000 of nonrecourse debt that had been allocated to him. Immediately after the purchase, what is Richard's tax basis in Fruit Wonder?

On January 1, X9, Gerald received his 50 percent profits and capital interest in High Air, LLC, in exchange for $2,000 in cash and real property with a $3,000 tax basis secured by a $2,000 nonrecourse mortgage. High Air reported a $15,000 loss for its X9 calendar year. How much loss can Gerald deduct, and how much loss must he suspend if he only applies the tax basis loss limitation?

How does a partnership make a tax election for the current year?