Exam 9: Forming and Operating Partnerships

A partnership can elect to amortize organization and startup costs; however, syndication costs are not deductible.

On June 12, 20X9, Kevin, Chris, and Candy Corp. came together to form Scrumptious Sweets General Partnership. Now, Scrumptious Sweets must decide which tax year-end to use. Kevin and Chris have calendar year-ends and each holds a 35% profits and capital interest. However, Candy Corp. has a September 30^th year-end and holds the remaining 30% profits and capital interest. What tax year-end must Scrumptious Sweets adopt and what rule mandates this year-end?

If partnership debt is reduced and a partner is deemed to receive a cash distribution, what impact does the deemed distribution have on the partner if it is in excess of her tax basis?

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 charitable contribution, $20,000 in employee wages, and $13,000 of rent expense. How much ordinary business income (loss) will Zoom report on its X4 return?

Greg, a 40% 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% partners?

The main difference between a partner's tax basis and at-risk amount is that qualified nonrecourse financing is not included in the at-risk basis amount. Qualified nonrecourse financing is considered "at-risk".

This year, Reggie's distributive share from Almonte Partnership includes $8,000 of interest income, $4,000 of dividend income, and $60,000 ordinary business income. A. Assume that Reggie materially participates in the partnership. How much of his distributive share from Almonte Partnership is potentially subject to the Medicare contribution tax? B. Assume that Reggie does not materially participate in the partnership. How much of his distributive share from Almonte Partnership is potentially subject to the Medicare contribution tax?

If a partner participates in partnership activities on a regular, continuous, and substantial basis, then the partnership's activities with respect to this individual partner are not considered passive.

Which of the following items are subject to the Net Investment Income tax when a partner is a not a material participant in the partnership?

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?

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

John, a limited partner of Candy Apple, LP, is allocated $30,000 of ordinary business loss from the partnership. Before the loss allocation, his tax basis is $20,000 and at-risk amount is $10,000. John also has ordinary business income of $20,000 from Sweet Pea, LP as a general partner and ordinary business income of $5,000 from Red Tomato, as a limited partner. How much of the $30,000 loss from Candy Apple can John deduct currently?

How does additional debt or relief of debt affect a partner's basis?

What is the rationale for the specific rules partnerships must follow in determining a partnership's taxable year-end?

Ruby's tax basis in her partnership interest at the beginning of the partnership's tax year was $13,000. The following items were included in her Schedule K-1 from the partnership for the year: Determine what amounts related to these items Ruby will report on her tax return assuming her tax basis and at risk amount are equal and that she is a material participant in the partnership's activities.

A partner's self-employment earnings (loss) may be affected by her share of ordinary business income (loss) and any guaranteed payments she receives. The impact of these amounts typically depends on the status of the partner. Which of the following statements correctly describes the effect these items have on the partner's self-employment earnings (loss)?

What is the difference between the aggregate and entity theory of partnership taxation? Provide two examples of how partnership tax rules reflect the aggregate theory and two examples of how they reflect the entity theory.

Jerry, a partner with 30% capital and profit interest, received his Schedule K-1 from Plush Pillows, LP. At the beginning of the year, Jerry's tax basis in his partnership interest was $50,000. His current year Schedule K-1 reported an ordinary loss of $15,000, long-term capital gain of $3,000, qualified dividends of $2,000, $500 of non-deductible expenses, a $10,000 cash contribution, and a reduction of $4,000 in his share of partnership debt. What is Jerry's adjusted basis in his partnership interest at the end of the year?

Frank and Bob are equal members in Soxy Socks, LLC. When forming the LLC, Frank contributed $50,000 in cash and $50,000 worth of equipment. Frank's adjusted basis in the equipment was $35,000. Bob contributed $50,000 in cash and $50,000 worth of land. Bob's adjusted basis in the land was $30,000. On 3/15/X4, Soxy Socks sells the land Bob contributed for $60,000. How much gain (loss) related to this transaction will Bob report on his X4 return?

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 a FMV of $55,000. Her basis in the land is $20,000. Andrew contributes equipment with a FMV of $12,000 and a building with a 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?