Dave and his friend Stewart each owns 50 percent of KBS. During the year, Dave receives $75,000 compensation for services he performs for KBS during the year. He performed a significant amount of work for the entity, and he was heavily involved in management decisions for the entity (he was not a passive investor in KBS). After deducting Dave's compensation, KBS reports taxable income of $30,000. How much FICA and/or self-employment tax is Dave required to pay on his compensation and his share of the KBS income if KBS is formed as a C corporation, an S corporation, or a limited liability company (taxed as a partnership) (ignore the 0.9 percent additional Medicare tax)? (Do not round any percentage calculations. Round other intermediate calculations and final answers to the nearest whole dollar amount.) C Corporation S Corporation Limited liability company

John, a limited partner of Candy Apple, LP, is allocated $32,000 of ordinary business loss from the partnership. Before the loss allocation, his tax basis is $22,000 and his at-risk amount is $12,000. John also has ordinary business income of $22,000 from Sweet Pea, LP, as a general partner and ordinary business income of $8,200 from Red Tomato as a limited partner. How much of the $32,000 loss from Candy Apple can John deduct currently? Multiple Choice   $8,200   $12,000   $23,800   $32,000

Farell is a member of Sierra Vista LLC. Although Sierra Vista is involved in a number of different business ventures, it is not currently involved in real estate either as an investor or as a developer. On January 1, year 1, Farell has a $199,000 tax basis in his LLC interest that includes his $179,000 share of Sierra Vista's general liabilities. By the end of the year, Farell's share of Sierra Vista's general liabilities have increased to $199,000. Because of the time he spends in other endeavors, Farell does not materially participate in Sierra Vista. His share of the Sierra Vista losses for year 1 is $238,000. As a partner in the Riverwoods Partnership, he also has year 1, Schedule K-1 passive income of $18,000. Farell is single and has no other sources of business income or loss.     a-1. Determine how much of the Sierra Vista loss Farell will currently be able to deduct on his tax return for year 1. a-2. List the losses suspended due to tax-basis, at-risk, and passive activity…

Farell is a member of Sierra Vista LLC. Although Sierra Vista is involved in a number of different business ventures, it is not currently involved in real estate either as an investor or as a developer. On January 1, year 1, Farell has a $126,000 tax basis in his LLC interest that includes his $115,000 share of Sierra Vista's general liabilities. By the end of the year, Farell's share of Sierra Vista's general liabilities have increased to $126,000. Because of the time he spends in other endeavors, Farell does not materially participate in Sierra Vista. His share of the Sierra Vista losses for year 1 is $153,000. As a partner in the Riverwoods Partnership, he also has year 1, Schedule K-1 passive income of $7,000. Farell is single and has no other sources of business income or loss. D. Assuming the original facts and that Farell is deemed to be an active participant in Sierra Vista, and he also has a $272,000 loss from a sole proprietorship, determine how much total trade or business…

T borrows $100,000 from the bank in Year 1, which he agrees to repay in Year 2. Whenthe debt becomes due in Year 2, the bank agrees to release T from liability if hepays $80,000.a. T realizes $100,000 of income in Year 1.b. T realizes $20,000 of income from the cancellation of debt in Year 2.c. T realizes $20,000 of ordinary income as compensation for services in Year 2 ifthe cancellation of debt was intended to satisfy the bank’s obligation to pay Tfor services.d. Both a and b.e. Either b or c, depending on the circumstances.   T buys a parcel of real estate for $100,000, which he finances by giving the seller a nonrecoursemortgage for the full purchase price. The debt is due in one balloon payment inYear 5. When the debt becomes due in Year 5, T decides to give the property back to theseller in satisfaction of the debt (the property is worth only $50,000 at that time).a. T will realize $100,000 of income in Year 1 because the debt was non-recourse.b. T will realize no income in Year…

Connie recently provided legal services to the Winterhaven LLC and received a 20 percent interest in the LLC as compensation. Winterhaven currently has $50,000 of accounts payable and no other debt. The current fair market value of Winterhaven’s capital is $200,000. If Connie receives a 20 percent profits interest only, how much income must she report?

Peng owns equipment used in his sole proprietor business with an adjusted basis of $12,000 and a fair market value of $28,000. Depreciation claimed was $6,500. How much could Peng deduct as a charitable contribution if he contributed the equipment to a qualified charity?