Tax Law (Questions About Taxes)/K-1 (1065)

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I have a few questions in filling out Schedule K-1 (1065):

Part II L: Partner's capital account.

beginning capital account:  Would this be what is in the checking account for our management LLC at beginning of year?
Ending Cap account:  " " at end of year.

Is it that simple?

If 2 members in the partnership (my wife and I) the amount would be divided by 2.

Do I check Tax basis or ?


Thanks
Jeff

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Jeff,

Thanks for your question.

The cash account is an asset.  The capital balance is the amount invested in the company by the owners.  Back to day one of accounting: Assets - Liabilities = Owner's Capital

Hope this helps.

John Stancil,CPA

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