Harry and Sally Are Considering Forming a Partnership

question 12

Essay

Harry and Sally are considering forming a partnership.Both taxpayers use the calendar year and are cash basis taxpayers.The partnership will not be a tax shelter.The partners are uncertain as to whether the partnership should use the cash or accrual method of accounting.Also, the idea of a tax deferral in the first year of operations has led them to consider using a June 30 fiscal year-end for the partnership.

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Definitions:

Compound Interest

This refers to the calculation of interest on the original amount of money deposited or borrowed as well as on the interest that has already accumulated over previous periods.

Zero-Coupon Bonds

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Interest

The cost of borrowing money, expressed as a percentage, that the borrower pays to the lender for the use of the lender's money.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds over a period.