Business Advances in Revenue-Sharing Deals Not Deductible

Government agencies and non-profits often enter into business arrangements with private companies that, ultimately, are structured as a percentage of revenue. This approach frequently replaces traditional fixed payments like rent or management fees. The typical example involves a building that a business owns and leases to a government agency or non-profit. The business collects a……

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Partnerships Have to Maintain Accurate Capital Accounts

One of the tax benefits of partnerships is that they are flexible. The parties can agree to differing terms and the values and dollars associated with those terms can be trued-up in subsequent years. The allocation of profit and loss provisions provides an example. Depending on their agreement, the parties can allocate profits and losses……

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