Question

Samuel is the managing general partner of STU, in which he owns a 25% interest. For the year, STU reported ordinary income of $400,000 (after deducting all guaranteed payments). In addition, the LLC reported interest income of $12,000. Samuel received a guaranteed payment of $120,000 for services he performed for STU. How much income from self-employment did Samuel earn from STU

Answer 1

$220,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine How much income from self-employment did Samuel earn from STU

Using this formula

Income from self-employment =Guaranteed payment received+(Interest rate*Ordinary income)

Let plug in the formula

Income from self-employment=$120,000+(25%*$400,000)

Income from self-employment=$120,000+$100,000

Income from self-employment=$220,000

Therefore the amount of income from self-employment that Samuel earn from STU is $220,000