Mr Z sold 25 of his business to his son S The resulting part
Mr. Z sold 25% of his business to his son, S. The resulting partnership had a profit of $60,000. Capital is a material income producing factor. The father performed services worth $30,000, which was reasonable compensation: the son performed no services. What is the maximum amount of income that S can report from the partnership for the year? A. $7500 B. $15,000 C. $22500 or D. $45000
Solution
Calculat maximum amount of income for S :
Mr. S (30000*25%)
so answer is a) $7500
| Partnership profit | 60000 |
| Less: Service performed worth | (30000) |
| Allocable profit | 30000 |
| Mr. Z (30000*75%) | 22500 |
| Mr. S (30000*25%) | 7500 |
