What Is the Rationale for the Specific Rules Partnerships Must

question 71

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for the specific rules partnerships must follow in determining a partnership's taxable year-end?

• A)To increase the amount of aggregate tax deferral partners receive
• B)To minimize the amount of aggregate tax deferral partners receive
• C)To align the year-end of the partnership with the year-end of a majority of the partners
• D)To spread the workload of tax practitioners more evenly over the year
• E)Both to minimize the amount of aggregate tax deferral partners receive and to align the year-end of the partnership with the year-end of a majority of the partners

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