Cash, Property, Sweat Equity: Structuring Partner Returns
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Cash, Property, Sweat Equity: Structuring Partner Returns

Jeremy breaks down how partnerships can divide profits among partners who contribute very different things — cash, property, or just time and effort — without running afoul of federal tax law. Using a hypothetical partnership as a running example, he covers what makes an allocation legitimate versus a tax dodge, and why the IRS cares so much about the difference.

  • (00:00) - Meet Lighthouse LLC
  • (01:17) - Investor Payback Goals
  • (04:32) - Course Roadmap
  • (05:40) - Pass Through Basics
  • (08:47) - Baisey Case Lesson
  • (14:18) - Separately Stated Items
  • (20:39) - Partner vs Partnership Tests
  • (23:22) - Unreimbursed Expenses
  • (27:27) - Property Contributions 721
  • (32:01) - 704c Built In Gain
  • (36:37) - Capital Accounts Explained
  • (42:04) - Substantial Economic Effect
  • (52:05) - Drafting The Waterfall
  • (55:55) - Key Takeaways Next Steps

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