K1
A K-1, or Schedule K-1, is a tax document used in the United States to
report a shareholder's share of income, deductions, credits, and other
relevant tax information from a pass-through entity. Pass-through
entities are business structures where income and tax liabilities are
passed through to the individual owners, rather than being taxed at
the entity level. Common types of pass-through entities include
partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and S corporations.
Here are some key points about the K-1:
Pass-Through Entities:
The K-1 is primarily associated with pass-through entities. These
entities do not pay income taxes themselves; instead, their income,
deductions, and credits are passed through to the owners or
shareholders, who report these items on their individual tax
returns.
Information Included: The K-1 provides detailed information about
the partner's or shareholder's share of the entity's income, losses,
deductions, and credits. This information is then used by the
individual to complete their personal tax return.
Components of a K-1:
Income and Losses: The K-1 reports the individual's share
of the entity's ordinary business income or loss.
Deductions: Various deductions, such as depreciation,
depletion, and other business expenses, are reported on the K-1.
Credits: Any tax credits associated with the entity's
activities may be included on the K-1.
Other Information: Depending on the specific circumstances,
the K-1 may also include other information such as foreign
transactions, tax-exempt income, and more.
Filing Deadline
The deadline for providing K-1 forms to partners or shareholders is
typically March 15th for calendar-year entities. However, the due
date can be extended under certain circumstances.
Individual Tax Reporting:
Once individuals receive their K-1 forms, they use the information
to complete the relevant sections of their personal tax returns. The
income, losses, deductions, and credits reported on the K-1 are then
reflected in the individual's overall tax liability.
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