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Belinda owns a 30% profit and loss interest in the BOW LLC and her basis in the interest is $30,000, excluding her share of the LLC's liabilities. Belinda guarantees a $40,000 LLC debt. Remaining liabilities (not guaranteed by any of the LLC members) are $100,000. Belinda's basis in the LLC is $100,000.

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In the current year, the DOE LLC received revenues of $200,000 and paid the following amounts: $50,000 of business expenses (rent, utilities, wages, depreciation, etc.), a $40,000 guaranteed payment (for services) to 50% member Dave, $10,000 to member Ethan for consulting services, and $10,000 as a distribution to member Olivia. In addition, the LLC earned $2,000 of tax-exempt interest income during the year. Dave is the managing member of the LLC. Dave's basis in his LLC interest was $50,000 at the beginning of the year, and includes a $12,000 share of LLC liabilities. At the end of the year, his share of the LLC's liabilities was $20,000. a. How much income must Dave report for the tax year and what is the character of the income? b. What is Dave's basis in his LLC interest at the end of the tax year? c. On what income will Dave's self-employment tax be calculated? d. What is the maximum amount Dave might be able to deduct for this business under [section symbol] 199A? What additional information would Dave need to make this calculation?

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At the beginning of the year, Heather's "tax basis" capital account balance in the HEP Partnership was $85,000. During the tax year, Heather contributed property with a basis of $6,000 and a fair market value of $10,000. Her share of the partnership's ordinary income and separately stated income and deduction items was $40,000. At the end of the year, the partnership distributed $15,000 of cash to Heather. In addition, the partnership allocated $12,000 of recourse debt and $10,000 of nonrecourse debt to Heather. What is Heather's ending capital account balance determined using the "tax basis" method?

In a proportionate liquidating distribution, Ashleigh receives a distribution of $30,000 cash, accounts receivable (basis of $0, fair market value of $40,000) , and land (basis of $40,000, fair market value of $50,000) . In addition, the partnership repays all liabilities, of which Ashleigh's share was $70,000. Ashleigh's basis in the entity immediately before the distribution was $60,000. As a result of the distribution, what is Ashleigh's basis in the accounts receivable and land, and how much gain or loss does she recognize?

Allison is a 40% partner in the BAM Partnership. At the beginning of the tax year, Allison's basis in the partnership interest was $100,000, including her share of partnership liabilities. During the current year, BAM reported an ordinary loss of $60,000 (before the following payments to the partners) . In addition, BAM made an ordinary distribution of $8,000 to Allison and paid partner Brian a $20,000 consulting fee. At the end of the year, Allison's share of partnership liabilities decreased by $10,000. Assuming loss limitation rules do not apply, Allison's basis in the partnership interest at the end of the year is:

Which one of the following statements regarding partnership taxation is incorrect?

In a proportionate liquidating distribution, Sara receives a distribution of $40,000 cash, accounts receivable (basis of $0, fair market value of $30,000) , and inventory (basis of $50,000, fair market value of $60,000) . Sara's basis in the entity immediately before the distribution was $120,000. As a result of the distribution, what is Sara's basis in the accounts receivable and inventory, and how much gain or loss does she recognize?

In a current (nonliquidating) distribution, loss is never recognized.

Which one of the following is a true statement regarding the allocation of partnership debt among the partners for purposes of calculating basis?

Match each of the following statements with the terms below that provide the best definition. a. Adjusted basis of each partnership asset. b. Operating expenses incurred after entity is formed but before it begins doing business. c. Each partner's basis in the partnership. d. Reconciles book income to "taxable income." e. Tax accounting election made by partnership. f. Tax accounting calculation made by partner. g. Tax accounting election made by partner. h. Does not include liabilities. i. Designed to prevent excessive deferral of taxation of partnership income. j. Amount that may be received by partner for performance of services for the partnership. k. Theory under which a partnership's recourse debt is shared among the partners. l. Will eventually be allocated to partner making tax-free property contribution to partnership. m. Partner's share of partnership items. n. Must generally be satisfied by any allocation to the partners. o. Justification for a tax year other than the required taxable year. p. No correct match is provided. -Economic effect test

Gina is a single taxpayer and an active partner in the GMA LLC. Gina's Schedule K-1 reflects a $20,000 ordinary income share, $2,000 of interest income, and a $10,000 guaranteed payment for services. Gina's self-employment income from other sources and modified adjusted gross income is about $300,000. With respect to the income from the LLC, Gina is subject to the 0.9% additional Medicare tax on $30,000 and the 3.8% net investment income tax of $2,000.

The BLM LLC's balance sheet on August 31 is as follows. The nonrecourse debt is shared equally among the LLC members. On that date, Lillie sells her one-third interest to Robyn for $170,000, including cash and relief of Lillie's share of the nonrecourse debt. Lillie's outside basis for her interest in the LLC is $50,000, including her share of the LLC's debt. How much capital gain and/or ordinary income will Lillie recognize on the sale?

Sharon contributed property to the newly formed QRST Partnership. The property had a $100,000 adjusted basis to Sharon and a $160,000 fair market value on the contribution date. The property was also encumbered by a $90,000 nonrecourse debt, which was transferred to the partnership on that date. Sharon is treated as a general partner. She is allocated 30% of QRST's profits, and 20% of QRST's losses. Sharon's basis in the partnership interest after the formation transaction is:

Scott owns a 30% interest in the capital and profits of the SOS Partnership. Immediately before he receives a proportionate current (nonliquidating) distribution from SOS, the basis of his partnership interest is $40,000. The distribution consists of $30,000 in cash and land with a fair market value of $80,000. SOS's adjusted basis in the land immediately before the distribution is $50,000. As a result of the distribution, Scott recognizes no gain or loss and his basis in the land is $10,000.

Stephanie is a calendar year cash basis taxpayer. She owns a 50% profit and loss interest in a cash basis partnership with a September 30 year-end. The partnership's operating income (after deducting guaranteed payments) was $120,000 ($10,000 per month) and $144,000 ($12,000 per month) , respectively, for the partnership tax years ended September 30, 2018 and 2019. The partnership paid guaranteed payments to Stephanie of $2,000 and $3,000 per month during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018 and 2019. How much will Stephanie's adjusted gross income be increased by these partnership items for her tax year ended December 31, 2018?

In a proportionate current (nonliquidating) distribution of his 30% interest in the MNO LLC, Neil received cash ($60,000), land (basis of $40,000 and value of $75,000), and unrealized receivables (basis of $0 and value of $22,000). In addition, Neil is relieved of his $40,000 share of the LLC's liabilities. Neil's basis in MNO (including his share of LLC liabilities) was $80,000 immediately prior to this distribution. a. How much gain or loss does Neil recognize on this distribution? b. What is Neil's basis in the receivables and land he receives in the distribution? c. What is Neil's basis in the LLC interest following the distribution?

Generally, no gain is recognized on a proportionate liquidating or current (nonliquidating) distribution of non-cash property even if the fair market value of property distributed exceeds the partner's basis in the partnership interest.

If a partnership earns tax-exempt income, the income should not affect the partners' bases in their partnership interests. Do you agree with this statement? Explain.

Brad is a 40% member in the BB LLC. At the beginning of the tax year, Brad's capital account showed a balance of $120,000. In this case, his capital account equals his basis in the LLC interest excluding his share of the LLC's debts. His prior year Schedule K-1 showed recourse debt (guaranteed by Brad) and nonrecourse debt of $10,000 and $20,000, respectively. During the current year, BB reported net ordinary income of $200,000 and non-deductible expenses of $2,000. There were no distributions during the year. At the end of the year, Brad's current year Schedule K-1 showed recourse (guaranteed) and nonrecourse debt of $20,000 and $30,000, respectively. How much is Brad's basis in the LLC interest at the end of the year?

The ELF Partnership distributed $20,000 cash to Emma in a proportionate, current (nonliquidating) distribution. Emma's basis in her partnership interest was $12,000 immediately before the distribution. As a result of the distribution, Emma's basis is reduced to $0 and she recognizes an $8,000 gain.