Nate Is a Partner in a Partnership That Received $5,000

question 18

Multiple Choice

Nate is a partner in a partnership that received $5,000 of interest income this year. Nate's share of the interest is $1,000, and he should report this income on his individual return as:

• A) income from a partnership.
• B) business income.
• C) interest income.
• D) dividend income because the partnership intends to organize next year as a limited liability company.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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