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Level 2
September 25, 2024
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K1 - Passive or Non-Passive

  • September 25, 2024
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I have a K-1 from the following, but I'm not sure if these are passive or non-passive losses. 

- K-1 for the investment fund that I work for and for which I invested capital to the fund

- K-1 for my carried interest in the fund I work for 

- K-1 in an employee fund that invests in companies.  I invested capital to the employee fund. 

 

Since i provide services to the fund, is this non-passive activity?

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    Level 15
    September 25, 2024
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    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Level 15
    September 25, 2024

    passive activity is defined in IRC 469

    (c)Passive activity defined
    For purposes of this section—
    (1)In general
    The term “passive activity” means any activity—
    (A)which involves the conduct of any trade or business, and
    (B)in which the taxpayer does not materially participate.
    (2)Passive activity includes any rental activity
    Except as provided in paragraph (7), the term “passive activity” includes any rental activity.

     

    (h)Material participation defined
    For purposes of this section—
    (1)In general
    A taxpayer shall be treated as materially participating in an activity only if the taxpayer is involved in the operations of the activity on a basis which is—
    (A)regular,
    (B)continuous, and
    (C)substantial.
    (2)Interests in limited partnerships
    Except as provided in regulations, no interest in a limited partnership as a limited partner shall be treated as an interest with respect to which a taxpayer

     

    Mike9241
    Level 2
    September 25, 2024

    Thanks - yes, I saw those regulations.  It sounds like since I work full time for the funds, this is material participation. 

    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Level 15
    September 26, 2024

    I would agree these would not be passive items. 

     

    Mike9241