Question

John, Jay, and Jeff each have an ownership interest in Three Guys Burgers, Inc. Based on the following information, which of them is/are considered to have materially participated the conduct of the Three Guys Burgers business this year?
-1- John dedicated more than 500 hours this year to Three Guys Burgers.
-2- Jay devoted 150 hours to Three Guys Burgers this year.
-3- Jeff devoted 115 hours to Three Guys Burgers this year, but also devoted more than 100 hours to several other activities, for a total of 520 hours in all of the activities combined.

Income Tax

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

Material participation in the business is when involvement in the business activity exceeds 500 hours during the year. Furthermore, if the activity is a significant activity of participation and the number of aggregate hours worked in all such activities exceeds 500 hours per year, of that kind participation is also construed as material participation.

Therefore, the participation of John and Jeff would be considered as material.