Question: Can someone answer this question? Its a comprehensive problem on taxation. PARTNERSHIP TAX RETURN PROBLEM Required: For 2015, complete Aspen Ridge limited partnership's page 1
Can someone answer this question? Its a comprehensive problem on taxation.

PARTNERSHIP TAX RETURN PROBLEM Required: For 2015, complete Aspen Ridge limited partnership's page 1 of Form 1065; complete Schedule K on page 4 of Form 1065; complete lines 1 and 2 of the Analysis of Net Income (Loss) at the top of page 5 of Form 1065; and complete Schedules M-1 and M-2 at the bottom of page 5 of Form 1065. Finally, complete Mark Sullivan's Schedule K-1. Form 4562 for depreciation is not required. Include any tax depreciation or Section 179 expense on the appropriate line of page 1 of Form 1065 or Schedule K. If any information is missing, use reasonable assumptions to fill in any gaps. The forms, schedules, and instructions can be found at the IRS Web site (www.irs.gov). The instructions can be helpful in completing the forms. Facts: The Aspen Ridge limited partnership was formed on April 1, 2009, by Mark Sullivan, its general partner, and two other limited partners when they each contributed an equal amount of cash to start the new enterprise. Aspen Ridge is an outdoor equipment retailer selling camping, fishing, skiing, and other outdoor gear to the general public. Mark has a 33.33% profits, loss, and capital interest and the limited partners hold the remaining 66.66% of the profits, loss, and capital interests. Their profits, loss, and capital interests have remained unchanged since the partnership was formed. Mark is actively involved in managing the business while the limited partners are simply investors. Aspen Ridge is located at 1065 North 365 South, Ogden, Utah 84401. The employer identification number for Aspen Ridge is 85-8976654. Aspen Ridge uses the accrual method of accounting and has a calendar year-end. Mark's address is 543 Wander Lane, Holliday, Utah 84503 and his Social Security number is 445-27-3484. The following is Aspen Ridge's 2015 income statement for books: Aspen Ridge Income Statement for the year December 31, 2015 Sales Sales returns and allowances Cost of goods sold Other Income: Interest from money market account Gain from sale of photograph Expenses: Employee wages Interest on account payable Payroll and property taxes supplies Rent on retail building Depreciation on furniture & fixtures advertising Guaranteed payments to Mark Sullivan utilities Accounting and legal services Meals and entertainment Charitable contributions to Sierra club Miscellaneous expenses Total expenses Net income for books $95,400 (9,700) (538,200) $417,600 $3,200 34,000 $454,800 $95,400 2,700 10,800 4,300 18,500 4,550 8,300 35,000 6,400 4,400 2,240 3,300 5,750 ($201,640) $253,160 Notes: 1 Aspen Ridge has total assets of $1,725,800 and total liabilities of $540,300 at the beginning of the year and total assets of $2,065,300 and total liabilities of $806,640 at the end of the year. 2 Partnership liabilities consist of accounts payable, and Mark, as general partner, is legally responsible for paying these liabilities if the partnership does not. 3 Two years ago, Aspen Ridge purchased an original Ansel Adams outdoor landscape photograph with the intent to display it permanently in the retail store. 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