partnership taxation Flashcards
What is the basic calculation for basis in property?
Cost of property + Purchase expenses + Debt assumed + Back taxes and interest paid = Basis. Note: taxes and interest related to time when a taxpayer did not own the property are not deductible - they are added to basis.
What is the recipient or donee’s basis on gifted property?
Sold at a gain: use donor’s basis
Sold at a loss: use lesser of donor’s basis or FMV at time of distribution
Sold in between donor’s basis and FMV: No gain or loss
What is the basis and holding period of inherited property?
FMV at date of death or alternate valuation date (6 months later)
If alternate date is elected by property is sold before 6 month window; use FMV at date of death.
Property inherited is LTCG property regardless of how long it is held by the recipient.
What is the holding period on a stock dividend?
Holding period of new stock received from a dividend takes on the holding period of the original stock
What property is eligible for like-kind exchange treatment?
Real for real or personal for personal business property only
US property only
What is BOOT in a like-kind exchange?
Cash received + unlike property received + liability passed to other party
In a like-kind exchange; how is it handled if a netting of mortgages results in net boot paid?
DO NOT subtract the boot paid amount from the cash received
Ignore the boot paid amount from the mortgage completely
What is an involuntary conversion? When does it not result in a gain?
Occurs when you receive money for a property involuntarily converted
There is no gain if you reinvest the proceeds completely
If proceeds not completely reinvested; gain is LESSER of realized gain or amount not reinvested.
What are the requirements for exclusion of gain on a primary residence? How are losses treated?
Must live there 2 out of 5 years
Loss on sale of home is NOT deductible
What is a wash sale?
30 Day rule applies
Disallowed loss adds to basis of new stock
New stock takes on date of acquisition of old stock
Who is considered a related party in a property transaction? How does it affect the transaction?
Ancestors; siblings; spouse; descendants; corporation or partnership where you’re a 50% shareholder
Seller cannot take a loss on sale to a related party; but gain is always recognized.
Related party gets to use the disallowed loss when they sell.
Related party’s holding period begins when they acquire the property.
In-laws are NOT related parties.
How are capital losses taken in a corporation?
capital losses only offset capital gains
Carryback 3 years - if you elect NOT to carryback; you lost the option in the future
Carry forward 5 years - only as STCL
What assets are NOT capital assets?
Inventory; Business interest; Accounts Receivable; Covenant not to compete
Goodwill IS a capital asset
What are the steps in applying a capital gain or loss?
Net all STCG and STCL
Net all LTCG and LTCL
Add together
Deduct $3;000
How much ordinary income can be offset by an INDIVIDUAL’s capital losses?
$3;000 per year. Unused is carried forward and taken $3;000 each year.
No carryback is allowed.
Which property is governed by section 1231?
Real or Personal Business Property held more than a year
Inventory is never 1231 Property
How are section 1231 gains and losses handled?
Casualty Losses on 1231 Property - Net the losses
- Net Loss = Ordinary Loss
- Net Gain = Combine with other 1231 Gains
1231 Net Loss - If 1231 Losses exceed gains; treat as Ordinary Loss
1231 Net Gain - If 1231 Gains exceed losses; treat at LTCG
1231 Gain = LTCG
1231 Loss = Ordinary Loss
How is section 1245 depreciation recapture handled; and when does it apply?
To the extent of depreciation; treat as ordinary gain
Remainder is 1231 gain; which is LTCG - There are no 1245 Losses
1231 Gain = LTCG
1245 Gain = Ordinary
Casualty Gain = LTCG
1231 Loss = Ordinary
1245 Loss = N/A
Casualty Loss = Ordinary
What property qualifies for section 1250 treatment; and how are gains/losses handled?
1250 property is Real Estate that is not 1231 Property
Use 1250 for Gain only. For losses; use 1231
Individuals: Post-1986 property with a gain is 1231 LTCG
If Straight Line depreciation is used; don’t use 1250 - Entire gain is 1231
Corps: Section 291 requires 20% of depreciation classified as ordinary gain
Remainder is 1231 LTCG
When are 1231; 1245 and 1250 gains or losses always ordinary?
When the asset is held less than one year.
What is the Interstate Income Act of 1959?
Restricts a state’s authority to tax interstate commerce
What are the principles of the Interstate Income Act of 1959?
A state can’t collect income tax on sales within its borders as long as the orders are filled and shipped outside of the state
Applies to tangible property only
Does not protect a Corporation in the state where incorporated
Does not protect from taxes using metrics other than income (Ex: Sales Tax)
What is the Uniform Division of Income for Tax Purposes Act (UDITPA)?
Uniform criteria for determining taxable income of multi-state corporations
Also known as the Multi-State Tax Compact
What are the basic principles of UDITPA?
Designed to ensure a company is not taxed more than once on its income
Forces a corporation to segregate Business Income from Non-Business Income
What is considered Business Income?
Part of the corporation’s regular course of business
Includes acquisition of tangible and intangible property if such activities are part of the regular trade or business
Under what accounting basis are individual tax returns prepared?
Cash Basis. Note: This basis is NOT allowed for Corporations, Partnerships with a C-Corp partner, or for inventories.
What are the deductions to arrive at Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for individuals?
*MSA/HSA contributions
*Investment penalties for early withdrawal
*Self-employed medical insurance premiums
*Self-Employment Tax (approx. 50%)
*IRA Contributions
*Student loan interest (can’t be another taxpayer’s dependent)
*Moving expenses
*Alimony
*Tuition - can’t take AOC/Lifetime Learning Credit for same expense
*Teacher expenses
*Attorney fees in discrimination lawsuit
Which items can be carried over to future years on an individual tax return?
Investment interest expense in excess of investment income
Charitable contributions
Excess Section 179
Capital losses
AMT Paid
Passive Activity Losses
Characterize the following carryover: Passive Activity Loss
No carryback
Can carry forward indefinitely
How is excess 179 expense carried forward?
Carry forward to next year.
Use in any year is limited to taxable income.
How long can investment interest expense in excess of investment income be carried forward?
Indefinitely.
How long is the carry forward for charitable contributions?
Can be carried forward 5 years.
How long is AMT paid carried forward, and how is it applied?
It can be carried forward indefinitely.
It may be applied against future regular income tax, but not against future AMT tax liability.
How are capital losses applied in individual taxes?
$3,000 net capital loss can be taken in each year, the rest is carried forward indefinitely.
The loss retains its character (STCL or LTCL).
How does an individual capital loss carryover differ from a corporate capital loss carryover?
Corporate capital loss carryovers may be carried back 3 years and forward 5 years. Individual capital losses are carried forward indefinitely.
Individual capital loss carryovers retain their character (STCL or LTCL). Corporate loss carryovers are carried forward as STCL only.
What ratio is applied to principle payments in an installment sale to determine the gain in a given year?
Gross Profit / Contract Price
What is the contract price in an installment sale for income tax purposes?
Contract Price = Sales Price - Liability assumed by buyer
On an individual return, regular mortgage interest on what loan amount is deductible?
$1,000,000
Interest on home equity loans up to what amount are deductible on an individual tax return?
$100,000
What business gift amounts are deductible on Schedule C of form 1040? What amount for service awards?
$25 per person for gifts
Service awards up to $400
What income can business losses offset on a 1040?
They may only offset active business income.
Note: W2 wages are considered active business income.
What income can passive losses offset on a 1040?
Only passive income such as rental income or limited partnership income.
Note: Wages are ACTIVE (cannot be offset by passive) and Interest/Dividends are PORTFOLIO (cannot be offset by passive)
Are interest and dividends active or passive income?
Neither. They are portfolio income.
What is (are) the depreciation convention(s) for personal property?
Mid-year/Mid-quarter
When is the mid-quarter convention used?
For depreciation when 40% or more of all purchases occur in 4th quarter.
What depreciation convention is used for real property?
Mid-month
What depreciation life and convention are used for leasehold improvements?
15 year straight line (S/L)
What amount of business start-up costs can be deducted? How is it expensed?
Up to $5,000
Amortized over 180 months
Reduced dollar-for-dollar by amount over $50,000
How are medical expenses deducted on a 1040?
On Schedule A:
Amounts in excess of 10% of AGI may be deducted
Which personal insurance premiums are not deductible as medical expenses on Schedule A?
Accident or disability insurance premiums are not deductible.
Under what circumstances can medical expenses paid on behalf of another be deducted on someone’s Schedule A?
Must be a citizen of North America
Must live with you, or if they do not, must be mother/father or a relative closer than a cousin.
Benefactor must provide more than 50% support to the beneficiary.
Which foreign taxes are deductible?
Foreign INCOME and REAL ESTATE taxes are deductible.
Foreign personal property taxes are NOT deductible.
Foreign tax assessments are not deductible- they are added to the basis.
How is net investment income calculated, for the purpose of deducting excess investment interest expense?
Gross investment income - investment expense in excess of 2% of AGI = net investment income
Investment interest expense in excess of net investment income is deductible.
What investment interest is never deductible?
Investment interest expense on tax-free securities is not deductible.
When are mortgage points deductible and how are they deducted?
They are deductible if they represent prepaid interest on purchase of a new home or improving a home.
Refinance points are amortized over the life of the mortgage.
How are charitable contributions of LTCG property and property related to a charity’s function deducted?
Deducted at fair market value (FMV), up to 30% of AGI
How are charitable donations for STCG property and property not related to the charity’s function deducted on Schedule A?
Deduction is taken for adjusted basis in the property, up to 50% of AGI.
Does a casualty loss affect the basis of property?
No. It decreases the fair market value (FMV) of the property.
How is the deductible portion of a casualty loss calculated?
Take the lower of either A) Decrease in FMV or B) Basis in property (call this number GROSS LOSS)
GROSS LOSS - insurance proceeds received - $100 - 10% of AGI = Deductible casualty loss
What are the miscellaneous deductions on Schedule A, and how are they deducted?
Deductible in excess of 2% of AGI
Continuing Education - if required to keep your job
Business travel
50% Meals and entertainment
Union Dues
Tax prep fees
Legal fees to collect alimony
Appraisal fees to value casualty loss of charitable contributions
Which itemized deductions are not subject to phaseout based on income or other factors?
Medical
Casualty
Gambling
Investment Interest Expense
Define qualifying child for most individual tax factors.
Must be resident of North America
Under age 19, or under age 24 if a student
Define qualifying relative for most individual tax factors?
Must be citizen of North America
Must live with you, unless mother/father or relative closer than a cousin
You must provide more than 50% support to the individual
How is minor income taxed at a parent’s rate calculated (AKA kiddie tax)?
Child’s unearned income
- early withdrawal penalties
- $1,000
- Greater than $1,000 or child’s itemized deduction related to unearned income
= Amount taxed at parents’ rate