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Level 3
March 12, 2022
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I have a partner who got paid $13,000 for a Lawsuit settlement. The check says Capital account payout.

  • March 12, 2022
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Does this need to be reported on the tax return?

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sjrcpa
Level 15
March 12, 2022

Sounds like this was received in exchange for his partnership interest.

The sale of a partnership interest is reported on Schedule D/Form 8949. There may be an ordinary income component to the extent of his share of the partnership's hot assets.

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RG62_2Author
Level 3
March 17, 2022

Thanks for your help

sjrcpa
Level 15
March 17, 2022

You're welcome.

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