Why Are Guaranteed Payments Deducted in Calculating the Ordinary Business

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Essay

Why are guaranteed payments deducted in calculating the ordinary business income (loss)of partnerships and treated as a separately stated item for the partners that receive the payment?

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Definitions:

Thoracentesis

is a medical procedure involving the removal of fluid or air from the pleural space via a needle or tube to diagnose or treat disease.

Chest Wall

Refers to the structures that enclose and protect the thoracic cavity, including the ribs, sternum, and intercostal muscles.

Fluid

A substance that flows and can take the shape of the container that holds it; can be a liquid or gas.

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive lung disease characterized by shortness of breath and destruction of air sacs in the lungs, affecting their elasticity.