Matt and Joel Are Equal Partners in the MJ Partnership

question 110

Multiple Choice

Matt and Joel are equal partners in the MJ Partnership. For the current year ended December 31, the partnership has book income of $80,000, which includes the following deductions: (1) guaranteed payments (salaries) to partners: Matt, $35,000; and Joel, $25,000; and (2) charitable contributions, $6,000. The book income amount does not include any sales of capital assets or Sec. 1231 assets or any tax-exempt income. Based on the above information, what amount should be reported as ordinary income on the partnership return?

• A)$60,000
• B)$80,000
• C)$86,000
• D)$140,000

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Definitions:

Underapplied Overhead

Occurs when the allocated overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred, leading to a shortfall in overhead cost allocation.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of work directly spent on the production of goods or the delivery of services.

Overapplied Manufacturing Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs for a period are more than the actual overhead costs incurred.

Finished Goods

Products that have completed the manufacturing process and are ready for sale to customers.