I. What is a Partnership for Tax Purposes? Assignment: Logic: Code: Chapter One, pp. 1-4 & 15-17 701, 761(a), 7701(a)(2) & (3). Skim 702, 703(b), 706 (a) and 7704. See also 1411. Regulations: 1.761-1(a)-(c), -2(a). Optional Reading: Commissioner v. Culbertson, 337 U.S. 733 (1949) Question: A and B purchase unimproved land as cotenants. In each of the following alternatives, determine whether A and B have created an "entity" for tax purposes: a. They hold the land for appreciation; b. They lease the land to Z who uses the land for farming; c. They construct a motel on the land and hire C to manage the motel for them. II. Choice of Entity Assignment: Logic: Code: Chapter One, pp. 4-15 701, 761(a) & 7704. See also 1411. Regulations: 301.7701-1(a), -2(a) & (b), and -3(a) & (b)(1) and -4(a) & (b). Note: The enactment of 199A in 2017, significantly impacted the decision of the entity taxpayers choose to operate their ventures. Under this provision, some, but not all, unincorporated businesses are given a deduction for 20% of their "qualified business income." For purposes of this problem, assume that the business would qualify. We will examine 199A in more detail below. Question on the next page 2 Question: A, B and C have decided to leave their current positions as software designers in a large company and to start up their own firm. A and B have been very successful and are now quite wealthy. C, on the other hand, is a brilliant young programmer who is still paying off student loans. Although A and B both plan to invest capital in the new firm, they hope to eventually attract additional outside investors. They have come to you for advice in setting up their new venture. What are their options in choosing a business entity, and what considerations should they take into account in making that choice?