Question

Wozniacki and others form Jewel LLC, with each receiving a one-fifth interest in the capital and profits of the LLC. Wozniacki receives his one-fifth interest as compensation for tax planning services he rendered prior to the formation of the LLC. The other partners each contribute $245,675 cash. The value of a one-fifth capital interest in the LLC (for each of the parties) is $245,675.
a. How much income does Wozniacki recognize as a result of this transaction, and what is the character of the income?
b. How much is Wozniacki’s basis in the LLC interest?
c. How will Jewel treat this amount?

Answer 1

Answer:

A. $245,675 Compensation Income

B. $245,675

C. Business deduction or the company startup

expenditure Amount

Explanation:

A. Based on the information given we were told that the Cash amount of $245,675 which is one-fifth interest was received as the amount of compensation for tax planning services that was rendered by him prior to the formation of the LLC which means that the amount of income he recognize as a result of this transaction is the amount of $245,675 and the character of the income is COMPENSATION INCOME

B. Based on the information given the amount of his BASIS in the LLC interest will be the one-fifth interest amount of $245,675

C. Based on the information given Jewel will treat this amount as either the company business deduction or the company startup expenditure amount.