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What is the primary purpose of a partnership agreement?
What is profit sharing?
What is a capital contribution?
What determines a partner's ownership percentage and profit sharing ratio?
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What type of ownership structure has limited liability and ownership?
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What type of tax return do partnerships file?
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Where do partners report their share of profits and losses?
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What is the tax implication of partnerships?
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What may apply to partners who are actively involved in the business?
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What is an example of a method of capital contribution?
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Study Notes
Partnership Agreement
- A partnership agreement is a written contract that outlines the terms and conditions of the partnership
- It should include the following:
- Business goals and objectives
- Roles and responsibilities of each partner
- Decision-making processes
- Dispute resolution mechanisms
- Profit sharing and distribution
- Ownership structure and capital contributions
- Exit strategies and dissolution procedures
Capital Contribution
- A capital contribution is the initial investment made by a new partner
- It can be in the form of cash, assets, or services
- The capital contribution is used to determine the partner's ownership percentage and profit sharing ratio
- There are different methods of capital contribution, including:
- Cash contribution: a lump sum payment
- Asset contribution: transfer of assets to the partnership
- Service contribution: provision of services in exchange for equity
Profit Sharing
- Profit sharing is the distribution of profits among partners
- There are different methods of profit sharing, including:
- Equal sharing: each partner receives an equal share of profits
- Proportional sharing: profits are distributed based on capital contributions or ownership percentage
- Sliding scale sharing: profits are distributed based on a predetermined scale
- Profit sharing can be adjusted based on the partnership agreement
Ownership Structure
- The ownership structure of a partnership outlines the percentage of ownership each partner holds
- It can be affected by the capital contribution, profit sharing, and partnership agreement
- There are different types of ownership structures, including:
- General partnership: all partners have equal ownership and liability
- Limited partnership: limited partners have limited liability and ownership
- Limited liability partnership (LLP): all partners have limited liability and ownership
Tax Implications
- Partnerships are pass-through entities, meaning that profits are only taxed at the individual level
- Partnerships file an informational tax return (Form 1065), but do not pay taxes
- Partners report their share of profits and losses on their individual tax returns (Form 1040)
- Self-employment taxes may apply to partners who are actively involved in the business
Partnership Agreement
- Outlines terms and conditions of the partnership, including business goals, roles and responsibilities, decision-making processes, dispute resolution, profit sharing, ownership structure, and exit strategies
- Essential components of a partnership agreement include:
Capital Contribution
- Initial investment made by a new partner, which can be in the form of cash, assets, or services
- Determines partner's ownership percentage and profit sharing ratio
- Methods of capital contribution include:
- Cash contribution: lump sum payment
- Asset contribution: transfer of assets to the partnership
- Service contribution: provision of services in exchange for equity
Profit Sharing
- Distribution of profits among partners, with methods including:
- Equal sharing: each partner receives an equal share
- Proportional sharing: profits distributed based on capital contributions or ownership percentage
- Sliding scale sharing: profits distributed based on a predetermined scale
- Profit sharing can be adjusted based on the partnership agreement
Ownership Structure
- Outlines percentage of ownership each partner holds, affected by capital contribution, profit sharing, and partnership agreement
- Types of ownership structures include:
- General partnership: all partners have equal ownership and liability
- Limited partnership: limited partners have limited liability and ownership
- Limited liability partnership (LLP): all partners have limited liability and ownership
Tax Implications
- Partnerships are pass-through entities, with profits only taxed at the individual level
- Partnerships file informational tax return (Form 1065), but do not pay taxes
- Partners report their share of profits and losses on their individual tax returns (Form 1040)
- Self-employment taxes may apply to partners actively involved in the business
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A partnership agreement outlines the terms and conditions of a partnership, including business goals, roles, decision-making, and more. A capital contribution is the initial investment made by partners in a business.
