1064 Discussion

2009

Partner’s Instructions for Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)

Partner’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc. (For Partner’s Use Only)

Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

Errors

If you believe the partnership has made an error on your Schedule K-1, notify the partnership and ask for a corrected Schedule K-1. Do not change any items on your copy of Schedule K-1. Be sure that the partnership sends a copy of the corrected Schedule K-1 to the IRS. If you are a partner in a partnership that does not meet the small partnership exception and you report any partnership item on your return in a manner different from the way the partnership reported it, you must file Form 8082.

General Instructions

Purpose of Schedule K-1

The partnership uses Schedule K-1 to report your share of the partnership’s income, deductions, credits, etc. Keep it for your records. Do not file it with your tax return. The partnership has filed a copy with the IRS. Although the partnership generally is not subject to income tax, you are liable for tax on your share of the partnership income, whether or not distributed. Include your share on your tax return if a return is required. Use these instructions to help you report the items shown on Schedule K-1 on your tax return. The amount of loss and deduction you may claim on your tax return may be less than the amount reported on Schedule K-1. It is the partner’s responsibility to consider and apply any applicable limitations. See Limitations on Losses, Deductions, and Credits beginning on page 2 for more information.

and other information required by Temporary Regulations section 1.6031(c)-1T. A nominee that fails to furnish this statement must furnish to the person for whom the nominee holds the partnership interest a copy of Schedule K-1 and related information within 30 days of receiving it from the partnership. A nominee who fails to furnish...