a) The BR Partnership on January 1, 2021 was formed from two corporations, B and R. Neither B nor R is a personal service corporation, and BR is not a tax shelter. BR's gross receipts were $22,000,000, $28,000,000, $34,000,000, and $36,000,000, respectively, for 2021 to 2024. Indicate the methods of accounting available to BR in each tax year. 2021: 2022: 2023: 2024:
a) The BR Partnership on January 1, 2021 was formed from two corporations, B and R. Neither B nor R is a personal service corporation, and BR is not a tax shelter. BR's gross receipts were $22,000,000, $28,000,000, $34,000,000, and $36,000,000, respectively, for 2021 to 2024. Indicate the methods of accounting available to BR in each tax year. 2021: 2022: 2023: 2024:
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Transcribed Image Text:### Accounting Methods and Fiscal Year Determination for Partnerships
#### a) Overview of the BR Partnership
The BR Partnership was formed on January 1, 2021, by combining two corporations, B and R. Neither corporation is classified as a personal service corporation, and BR is not a tax shelter. The gross receipts for BR from 2021 to 2024 are as follows:
- **2021:** $22,000,000
- **2022:** $28,000,000
- **2023:** $34,000,000
- **2024:** $36,000,000
**Objective:** Identify the accounting methods available to BR for each tax year.
- **2021:**
- **2022:**
- **2023:**
- **2024:**
#### b) Fiscal Year for the ABC Partnership
Partners A, B, and C form the ABC Partnership. This partnership does not have a business purpose for using a specific tax year.
- **Partners' Fiscal Years:**
- A utilizes a calendar year.
- B uses a fiscal year ending in March.
- C uses a fiscal year ending in August.
- **Profit Sharing Percentages:**
- A: 15%
- B: 45%
- C: 40%
**Question:** What year-end must the partnership use?
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This exercise involves understanding partnership formations, tax obligations, and selecting appropriate accounting and fiscal year methods based on partnership agreements and profit distribution.
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