When two or more people go into business together, the simplest type of business they can form is a partnership. This video describes what a partnership is, and the various types of partners and partnerships. It also describes the role the LLC plays in a partnership, as well as special considerations for spousal and family partnerships.

0:00 Introduction
0:28 What constitutes a Partnership?
3:11 Types of Partners
4:35 Types of Partnerships
5:31 Spousal and Close Family Partnerships
6:25: Conclusion

For a general overview of all types of business organizations, click here:    • Should your Business be a Proprietors...  

To learn more about Schedules K-1, click here:    • K-1's (for Beginners!)  

LLCs and how they relate to business organization and taxes are covered in this video:    • What is an LLC?  

Additional Information and Resources:

IRS Publication 541: "Partnerships," https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p541

IRS Form 1065: "Return of Partnership Income": https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1065...

Instructions for Form 1065: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1065...

Schedule K-1 (1065): "Partner's Share of Income, Deductions, and Credits:" https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1065...

Investopedia: "Partnership: Definition, How it Works, Taxation": https://investopedia.com/terms/p/part...

nolo.com: "What is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?": https://www.nolo.com/legal-encycloped...

The Tax Geek on The Site Formerly Known as Twitter: www.twitter.com@taxgeekusa

The Tax Geek on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/askataxgeek

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