Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 9

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)Although a partner's basis in the partnership cannot go below zero, a partner's book capital account (equity)may be negative.
• B)Tom purchased for cash a 40% capital, profits, and loss interest in the TP General Partnership. His $140,000 basis in his partnership interest includes his $45,000 share of recourse debt and his $30,000 of nonrecourse debt (that is not qualified nonrecourse real estate financing). His at-risk basis cannot be more than $65,000.
• C)Terri is a limited partner in the STU Partnership, which manufactures children's toys. Because the partnership is actively involved in a trade or business, Terri's income from the partnership is classified as active income for the passive activity loss rules.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Negative Income Tax

A system where individuals earning below a certain amount receive supplemental pay from the government instead of paying taxes.

Tax Liability

The total amount of taxes an individual or organization owes to the tax authorities.

Income Subsidy

Financial assistance programs provided by governments or institutions to individuals or groups to help supplement their income, typically aimed at the needy or to promote certain economic activities.

After-Tax Income

The amount of net income left after all federal, state, and withholding taxes have been deducted from an individual's earnings.