Bud Has Devoted His Life to His Business, the BK

question 63

Essay

Bud has devoted his life to his business, the BK Partnership, in which he owns an 85% capital and profits interest. Because he has worked so hard all his life, he never married and has no children. He has decided to give a 25% capital and profits interest to Berry, a close friend, if Berry will work in the business for five years. Berry will receive guaranteed payments for his work. Bud devotes all his time to the partnership, but he takes no salary. What tax issues should Bud and Berry consider with respect to the gift of the partnership interest and Bud's employment arrangement with the partnership?

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Definitions:

Allowances

Reductions or adjustments to the carrying amount of assets or the amount of a liability, often related to accounts receivable or inventory to reflect possible uncollectibility or diminution in value.

Deposits in Transit

Deposits in Transit are amounts that have been received and recorded by a business but not yet reflected in its bank statement.

Bank Statement

A summary of financial transactions that have occurred over a period of time in an account held by a person or business with a financial institution.

Cash Account

A financial account that tracks the flow of cash transactions, including receipts and payments, within a company.