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3.11.15  Return of Partnership Income (Cont. 4)

3.11.15.45 
Additional Partnership Perfection

3.11.15.45.1  (01-01-2005)
Audit Codes

  1. See IRM 3.11.15.16.1. If present, edit "1 -" followed by the appropriate audit code in the left margin next to Line 12 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.45.2  (01-01-2009)
Special Income Code

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  2. If present, edit code "2 - 1" in the left margin next to Line 12 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.45.3  (01-01-2009)
♦Installment Sales Indicator♦

  1. See IRM 3.11.15.16.4. If present, edit "3 -" followed by the appropriate installment sales indicator in the left margin next to Line 12 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.45.4  (01-01-2009)
Nonrecourse Loan Code

  1. Edit "4 - 1" as the Nonrecourse Loan Code in the left margin next to Line 12 of Form 1065-B in the following instances:

    1. If there is an entry other than zero on Schedule L, Line 18, Columns (b) or (d) on Form 1065-B.

    2. If Schedule K-1 (Form 1065-B) has an entry other than zero on Line a in the Partner's Share of Liabilities section in the lower left side of Schedule K-1. ( See Figure 3.11.15-38.)

    3. If an attachment indicates a nonrecourse loan.

  2. In all other instances, leave blank.

3.11.15.45.5  (01-01-2009)
Missing Schedule Code

  1. See IRM 3.11.15.16.6. If present, edit "5 -" followed by the appropriate missing schedule code in the left margin next to Line 12 on Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.45.6  (01-01-2009)
Historic Structure Code

  1. See IRM 3.11.15.16.7. If present, edit "6 - 3" in the left margin next to Line 12 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.46  (01-01-2008)
Tax Data Perfection

  1. The following information will enable you to perfect tax data.

  2. Edit the following line items per these guidelines:

    1. Edit all monetary amounts as dollars only.

      Exception:

      Tax amounts on Form 1065-B (Lines 26, 27, 28 and 29) are dollars and cents.

    2. If the partnership has entered dollars and cents, and has not entered a decimal point, edit a decimal point or ruled line immediately after the units position of the dollar amount when no solid line is found on the return.

    3. On monetary amounts with a decimal point present, do not edit unless otherwise specified.

    4. If any of the transcribed tax data lines are missing, compute the correct entry from available figures on the return or attachments. If entry cannot be determined, leave blank.

    5. Any misplaced entries must be moved to the appropriate line. The entry on the incorrect line must be "X" ed out.

    6. If the correct line for the misplaced entry cannot be determined, move to the "Other" line.

3.11.15.47  (01-01-2008)
Form 1065-B, Income Section (Lines 1a through 11)

  1. This section provides instructions for editing Lines 1 through 11 on Form 1065-B.

  2. Do not bracket any entry, unless editing or computing a negative amount.

  3. Perfect all illegible or misplaced entries (when possible).

  4. Delete misplaced entries and edit to appropriate lines.

    If... Then...
    The partnership indicates missing entries are supported by schedules or there are missing entries on Lines 1a through 11,
    1. Check attached schedules and edit TOTAL figures to Lines 10 and 11 of Form 1065-B.

    2. If no schedule(s) present, leave corresponding entries blank.

    Line 1a through 11 are missing and cannot be determined from an attachment, Combine Lines 24 and 25 (if present) and edit to Lines 10 and 11 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.47.1  (01-01-2009)
Line 1a - Gross Receipts

  1. Total gross receipts are reported on Line 1a of Form 1065-B.

    If... And... Then...
    Line 1a is blank, There are entries in Lines 1b and 1c, Add Lines 1b and 1c together and edit result to Line 1a of Form 1065-B.
    Lines 1a and 1b are blank, There is an entry on Line 1c, Edit the entry from Line 1c to Line 1a of Form 1065-B.
    Lines 1a, 1b and 1c are blank, There is an entry on Line 3, Add Line 2 to Line 3 and edit the total to Line 1a of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.47.2  (01-01-2006)
Line 1b - Returns and Allowances

  1. Returns and allowances is reported on Line 1b of Form 1065-B.

    If... And... Then...
    Line 1b is blank, Lines 1a and 1c have different amounts, Subtract Line 1c from Line 1a and edit result in Line 1b of Form 1065-B.
    Line 1b is blank, Lines 1a and 1c have the same amounts, Leave Line 1b blank.

3.11.15.47.3  (01-01-2009)
Line 2 - Cost of Goods Sold

  1. Cost of goods sold is reported on Line 2 of Form 1065-B.

  2. The entry is from Form 1065-B, Page 2, Schedule A, Line 8.

    If... And... Then...
    Line 2 is blank, There is an entry on Line 8, Schedule A, Edit amount from Page 2, Schedule A, Line 8 of Form 1065-B.
    Line 2 is blank, Line 8 (Page 2, Schedule A) is blank, Subtract Lines 7 from Line 6 on Page 2, Schedule A and edit result to Line 2 of Form 1065-B.
    Line 2 is blank, Lines 7 and 8 on Page 2, Schedule A are blank, Edit amount from Line 6 on Page 2, Schedule A to Line 2 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.47.4  (01-01-2006)
Line 3 - Gross Profit

  1. Gross profit is derived by subtracting Line 2 from Line 1c on Form 1065-B.

  2. If Line 3 is blank, subtract Line 2 from Line 1c and edit the result to Line 3 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.47.5  (01-01-2009)
Line 4 - Net Income (Loss) From Rental Real Estate Activities

  1. The partnership reports net rental real estate income or loss on Line 4 of Form 1065-B.

  2. Form 8825 is used to report rental real estate income on Line 4 of Form 1065-B.

  3. If there is an entry ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ on Form 1065-B, Line 4 then Form 8825, Rental Real Estate Income and Expenses of a Partnership or an S Corporation must be attached.

    Exception:

    Form 8825 is not required on "final" and short record returns.

  4. Edit Form 1065-B, Line 4 and Form 8825 as follows:

    If... And... Then...
    Form 1065-B, Line 4 has an amount present ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ Form 8825, Line 21 agrees with Form 1065-B, Line 4,
    1. No action required.

    2. Continue editing the return.

    Form 1065-B, Line 4 has an amount present ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ Form 8825, Line 21 is smaller than the amount on Form 1065-B, Line 4,
    1. No action required.

    2. Continue editing the return.

    Form 1065-B, Line 4 has an amount present ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ Form 8825, Line 21 is greater than the amount on Form 1065-B, Line 4,
    1. Edit the amount from Form 8825, Line 21 to Form 1065-B, Line 4.

    2. Continue editing the return.

    Form 1065-B, Line 4 has an amount present ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ Multiple Forms 8825 are attached,
    1. Combine all Lines 17 and edit to the first Form 8825.

    2. Combine all Lines 21 and edit to the first Form 8825.

    3. Edit the combined Line 21 amount to Form 1065-B, Line 4.

    4. "X" remaining Forms 8825.

    Form 1065-B, Line 4 has an amount present ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ Form 8825 is not attached,
    1. Correspond with the partnership to request Form 8825 using Letter 1355C or other approved local correspondence procedure.

      Exception:

      If the partnership attaches a statement in lieu of Form 8825, prepare Form 8825 and attach to the return.

    Form 1065-B, Line 4 has an amount present ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ Schedule E is attached,
    1. Correspond with the partnership to request Form 8825 using Form 3696 or other approved Correspondence Action Sheet.

    2. Notate on the Form 3696 or other approved Correspondence Action Sheet, "SCHEDULE E CANNOT BE FILED WITH FORM 1065-B."

      Exception:

      Do not correspond on a "final" return.

    The amount on Line 21 of Form 8825 is (±) $500.00 or more Line 4 of Form 1065-B is blank,
    1. Edit the amount from Form 8825, Line 21 to Form 1065-B, Line 4.

    Form 8825, Line 17 is negative,  
    1. "X" the negative amount.

    2. Continue editing the return.

    Form 8825, Line 17 is blank,  
    1. Compute Line 17 by adding gross rents, Line 2, Columns A through H.

    2. Edit the combined total to Form 8825, Line 17.

    Form 8825, Line 21 is blank  
    1. Compute Line 21 by subtracting Line 18 from Line 17 on Form 8825.

    2. Edit the computed Line 21 amount to Line 21 and Form 1065-B, Line 4.

    3. Continue editing the return.

    The partnership replies,  
    1. Edit the return using the information provided.

    2. Continue editing the return.

3.11.15.47.6  (01-01-2006)
Line 5 - Net Income (Loss) From Other Rental Activities

  1. The net income or loss from rental activities other than rental real estate is reported on Line 5 of Form 1065-B.

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3.11.15.47.7  (01-01-2006)
Line 6 - Ordinary Income (Loss) From Other Partnerships, Estates and Trusts

  1. The ordinary income or loss from other partnerships, estates and trusts is reported on Line 6 of Form 1065-B.

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3.11.15.47.8  (01-01-2006)
Line 7 - Net Farm Profit (Loss)

  1. The net profit or loss from farming is reported on Line 7 of Form 1065-B.

  2. This entry is supported by Schedule F, Profit or Loss From Farming, or an attached schedule.

    1. If Line 7 is blank, edit the net farm income or loss from Schedule F or attached schedule.

  3. See IRM 3.11.15.56 for Schedule F editing procedures.

3.11.15.47.9  (01-01-2006)
Line 8 - Excess of Net Short-Term Capital Gain Over Net Long-Term Capital Loss

  1. The excess of the net short-term capital gain over the net long-term capital loss is reported on Line 8 of Form 1065-B.

  2. This entry is supported by Schedule D, Capital Gains and Losses, on Page 3 of Form 1065-B.

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3.11.15.47.10  (01-01-2006)
Line 9 - Net Gain (Loss) From Form 4797

  1. The ordinary gains or losses from the sale, exchange or involuntary conversion of assets used by the partnership is reported on Line 9 of Form 1065-B.

  2. This entry is supported by Form 4797, Sales of Business Property.

    If... Then...
    Form 4797 is attached and there is an entry on Line 17, Edit the amount to Line 9 of Form 1065-B.
    Line 17 of Form 4797 includes amounts from Line 7 of Form 4797,
    1. Adjust Line 17 to reflect the correct amount.

    2. Edit corrected amount from Line 17 of Form 4797 to Line 9 of Form 1065-B.

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3.11.15.47.11  (01-01-2006)
Line 10 - Other Income (Loss)

  1. Other income or loss not shown on Lines 1a through 9 is reported on Line 10 of Form 1065-B.

  2. An entry on Line 10 should be supported by an attached schedule.

    If... Then...
    A statement is not attached, ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡
    The attachment shows the type of income to be the same as that reported on any Lines 1a through 9, Decrease the Line 10 amount by that amount and increase the appropriate income line (Lines 1a through 9) on Form 1065-B.
    Line 10 is blank or illegible and "Other Income" is reported on an attachment to Form 1065-B, Determine and edit the other income amount to Line 10 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.47.12  (01-01-2006)
Line 11 - Total Income (Loss)

  1. The total income or loss (sum of Lines 1c through 10) is reported on Line 11 of Form 1065-B.

    If... Then...
    There is an entry present for total income on Line 11 but the amount is not identified on Lines 1a through 10 and/or attachments, Edit the Line 11 amount to Line 10 of Form 1065-B.
    Line 11 is blank but there are entries on Lines 1a through 10, Compute and edit Line 11 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.48  (01-01-2008)
Form 1065-B, Deductions Section (Lines 12 through 25)

  1. This section provides instructions for editing Lines 12 through 25 on Form 1065-B.

  2. Do not bracket any entry, unless editing or computing a negative amount.

  3. Perfect all illegible or misplaced entries (when possible).

  4. Delete misplaced entries and edit to the appropriate lines.

    If... Then...
    The partnership indicates missing entries are supported by schedules or there are missing entries on Lines 12 through 25,
    1. Check the schedules/attachment and edit TOTAL figure to Lines 24 and 25 of Form 1065-B.

    2. If no schedule(s) present, leave corresponding entries blank.

    Lines 12, 13, 16, 17 or 18 have negative amounts, "X" the negative amounts and include in the calculation for Line 23, "Other Deductions" .
    Lines 12 to 24 are missing and cannot be determined from an attachment, Edit Line 25 amount (if present) to Lines 10 and 11 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.48.1  (01-01-2007)
Line 12 - Salaries and Wages

  1. The salaries and wages paid during the year is reported on Line 12 of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry must be positive.

  3. Edit a "1" to the right of Line 12 on Form 1065-B if an entry greater than zero is present on:

    1. Line 12, Page 1, Form 1065-B,

    2. Line 3, Page 2, Schedule A, Form 1065-B,

    3. Form 8825, Line 13, Columns A through H,

    4. Schedule F, Line 24,

    5. Form 4835, Line 20 or

    6. An attachment showing an amount to support an entry shown on any of the lines above for salaries, wages or labor.

  4. Do not edit for the following:

    1. Contract, outside, custom or miscellaneous labor,

    2. Temporary help,

    3. Management fees,

    4. Janitorial service (or any other type of service),

    5. Maintenance fees or

    6. Commissions.

3.11.15.48.2  (01-01-2005)
Line 13 - Guaranteed Payments to Partners

  1. Payments made to partners for services or for the use of capital is reported on Line 13 of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry must be positive.

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3.11.15.48.3  (01-01-2006)
Line 14 - Repairs and Maintenance

  1. The costs of incidental repairs and maintenance that do not add to the value of the property or prolong its life is reported on Line 14 of Form 1065-B.

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3.11.15.48.4  (01-01-2006)
Line 15 - Bad Debts

  1. Total debts that became worthless during the year is reported as bad debts on Line 15 of Form 1065-B.

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3.11.15.48.5  (01-01-2005)
Line 16 - Rent

  1. The rent paid on business property used by the partnership is reported on Line 16 of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry must be positive.

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3.11.15.48.6  (01-01-2005)
Line 17 - Taxes and Licenses

  1. Taxes and licenses paid by the partnership is reported on Line 17 of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry must be positive.

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3.11.15.48.7  (01-01-2005)
Line 18 - Interest

  1. Interest paid by the partnership is reported on Line 18 of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry must be positive.

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3.11.15.48.8  (01-01-2006)
Line 19c - Depreciation

  1. The depreciation (including the section 179 expense deduction) claimed on partnership assets is reported on Line 19a through 19c of Form 1065-B.

    If... And... Then...
    Lines 19a and 19c are blank, There is an entry on Line 19b, Arrow Line 19b to Line 19c.
    Lines 19b and 19c are blank, There is an entry on Line 19a, Arrow Line 19a to Line 19c of Form 1065-B.
    Line 19c is blank, There are entries on Lines 19a and 19b, Subtract line 19b from Line 19a and edit the amount to Line 19c on Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.48.9  (01-01-2006)
Line 20 - Depletion

  1. The partnership reports a deduction for depletion on Line 20 of Form 1065-B.

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3.11.15.48.10  (01-01-2009)
Line 21 - Retirement Plans, etc.

  1. Partnership contributions to a qualified pension, profit-sharing, annuity or IRA plan is reported on Line 21 of Form 1065-B.

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  3. The Employee Plan Master File (EPMF) is a master file maintained at Martinsburg Computing Center (MCC). This file consists of various types of tax sheltered Pension/Profit Sharing Plans.

  4. Edit a "1" to the right of Line 21 on Form 1065-B if an entry greater than zero (±) is present on any of the following:

    1. Line 21, page 1, Form 1065-B.

    2. Line 25, Part II, Schedule F, (Form 1040).

    3. Line 21, Form 4835

    4. An attachment showing an amount to support an entry shown on any of the lines above for retirement plans, pensions and/or profit sharing.

3.11.15.48.11  (01-01-2006)
Line 22 - Employee Benefit Programs

  1. Partnership contributions to employee benefit programs (e.g., insurance, health and welfare programs) is reported on Line 22 of Form 1065-B.

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3.11.15.48.12  (01-01-2006)
Line 23 - Other Deductions

  1. The total allowable deductions not deducted elsewhere on page 1 is reported on Line 23 of Form 1065-B.

  2. An entry on Line 23 may be supported by an attached schedule.

3.11.15.48.13  (01-01-2006)
Line 24 - Total Deductions

  1. The total deductions (sum of Lines 12 through 23) is reported on Line 24 of Form 1065-B.

    If... Then...
    There is an entry present for Total Deductions on Line 24 but the amount is not identified on Lines 12 through 23, Edit Line 24 amount to Line 23 of Form 1065-B.
    Line 24 is blank but there are entries in Lines 12 through 23, Compute and edit Line 24 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.48.14  (01-01-2006)
Line 25 - Taxable Income (Loss) From Passive Loss Limitation Activities

  1. Taxable income or loss is derived by subtracting Line 24 from Line 11 on Form 1065-B.

    If... And... Then...
    Line 25 is blank, There are entries on Lines 11 and 24, Subtract Line 24 from Line 11 and edit to Line 25 of Form 1065-B.
    Lines 25 and 24 are blank, There is an entry on Line 11, Edit the line 11 amount to Line 25 of Form 1065-B.
    Lines 25 and 11 are blank, There is an entry on Line 24, Edit the Line 24 amount to Line 25 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.49  (01-01-2009)
Form 1065-B, Tax and Payments (Lines 26 through 29)

  1. This section provides instructions for editing Lines 26 through 29 on Form 1065-B.

  2. All entries must be positive.

  3. All entries are edited as dollars and cents.

3.11.15.49.1  (01-01-2005)
Line 26 - Tax

  1. The tax computed from the recapture of the investment credit and low-income housing credit is reported on Line 26 of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry may be supported by Form 4255 (Recapture of Investment Credit), Form 8611 (Recapture of Low-Income Housing Credit) or other attachment.

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3.11.15.49.2  (01-01-2008)
Credit for Federal Telephone Excise Tax Paid (TETR)

  1. Partnership enters an amount for federal excise tax paid and computed interest from Form 8913, Credit for Federal Telephone Excise Tax Paid.

  2. Form 8913 is used to report the excise tax paid and the applicable computed interest on long distance telephone service during April 2003 through July 2006.

  3. This credit may only be claimed on the 2006 Federal income tax return. For this purpose, the 2006 income tax return is the income tax return for calendar year 2006 or for a fiscal year that includes December 31, 2006.

  4. Edit the TETR amount (on prior year return) to the dotted line next to Line 27.

  5. Sequence Form 8913 after Form 8825.

    If... Then...
    TETR credit is the only entry on return 1. Edit CCC "Q" . ( See IRM 3.11.15.14.8.)
    Credit claimed is ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ more 1. Form 8913 must be attached.
    2. If Form 8913 is not attached, correspond using Letter 1355C and the following verbiage:
    We received your Form 1065-B, U.S. Return of Income for Electing Large Partnerships, and we find we need more information to complete our processing. Please provide the following information so we can continue processing your return.
    Please complete and return Form 8913, Credit for Federal Telephone Excise Tax Paid, to support the entry on line 27, page 1, Form 1065-B.
    Credit claimed is ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ less 1. Allow the credit.
    2. Continue editing the return.

3.11.15.49.3  (01-01-2008)
Line 27 - Other Payments

  1. Other payments made by the partnership are reported on Line 27 of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry may be supported by Form 2439 (Notice to Shareholders of Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains), Form 4136 (Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels) or other attachment.

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3.11.15.49.4  (01-01-2009)
Line 28 - Amount Owed

  1. The balance of tax due (Line 27 subtracted from Line 26) is reported on Line 28 of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry must be present if Line 27 is smaller than Line 26.

    If... And... Then...
    Line 28 is present, Lines 26 and 27 are blank, Edit amount in Line 28 to Line 26 of Form 1065-B.
    Line 28 is blank, There are entries in Lines 26 and 27, Subtract Line 19 from Line 26 and edit to Line 28 of Form 1065-B.
    Lines 28 and 27 are blank, There is an entry on Line 26, Edit amount in Line 26 to Line 28 of Form 1065-B.

  3. If pre-computed interest or delinquency penalty or additional charge is evident, ensure that it has not been included in Line 26 or 27, nor reduced Line 28.

3.11.15.49.4.1  (01-01-2008)
Green Rockered Money Amount on Line 28

  1. Form 1065-B will no longer have the payment amount green rockered on it. The payments will be processed with a separate DLN with Doc Code 17, 19, 70 or 76 and assigned a Trace ID and Transaction Sequence Number. These numbers will be posted to Master File.

3.11.15.49.5  (01-01-2008)
Line 29 - Overpayment

  1. Excess payment (Line 27) exceeding the tax shown on Line 26 is a refund and reported on Line 29 of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry must be present if Line 27 is larger than Line 26.

    If... And... Then...
    Line 29 is blank, There is an entry on Line 28, Take no action.
    Line 29 is blank, There is no entry on Line 28, Subtract Line 26 from Line 27 and edit to Line 29 of Form 1065-B.
    Lines 29, 28 and 26 are blank, There is an entry on Line 27 (or 26 and/or 27) Edit Line 27 amount to Line 29 of Form 1065-B.

3.11.15.50  (01-01-2006)
Form 1065-B, Page 2, Part II - Taxable Income or Loss From Other Activities

  1. This section provides instructions for editing Taxable Income or Loss From Other Activities (Lines 1 through 13) on Page 2, Part II of Form 1065-B.

  2. Do not bracket any entry.

3.11.15.50.1  (01-01-2006)
Line 1 - Interest

  1. Taxable interest from activities other than passive loss limitation activities is reported on Line 1 in Part II.

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3.11.15.50.2  (01-01-2006)
Line 2a - Total Ordinary Dividends

  1. Taxable ordinary dividends are reported on Line 2a in Part II of Form 1065-B.

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3.11.15.50.3  (01-01-2008)
Line 3 - Gross Royalties

  1. Gross royalties are reported on Line 3 in Part II of Form 1065-B.

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3.11.15.50.4  (01-01-2006)
Line 4 - Excess of Net Short-Term Capital Gain Over Net Long-Term Capital Loss

  1. The excess of the net short-term capital gain over the net long-term capital loss is reported on Line 4 in Part II of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry may be supported by Schedule D.

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3.11.15.50.5  (01-01-2006)
Line 5 - Other Income (Loss)

  1. Other income or loss not reported elsewhere on the return is reported on Line 5 in Part II of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry may be supported by an attached schedule.

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3.11.15.50.6  (01-01-2006)
Line 6 - Total Income (Loss)

  1. Total income or loss (sum of Lines 1, 2c, 3, 4 and 5) is reported on Line 6 in Part II of Form 1065-B.

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3.11.15.50.7  (01-01-2005)
Line 7 - Interest Expense on Investment Debts

  1. Interest paid on a debt allowable to property held for investment is reported on Line 7 in Part II of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry is supported by Form 4952, Investment Interest Expense Deduction.

  3. Entry must be positive.

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3.11.15.50.8  (01-01-2005)
Line 8 - State and Local Income Taxes

  1. State and local income taxes paid by the partnership that would be allowed as itemized deductions on any partners' income tax return if they were paid directly by the partner are reported on Line 8 in Part II of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry must be positive.

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3.11.15.50.9  (01-01-2005)
Line 9 - Charitable Contributions

  1. Contributions or gifts to a charitable organization are reported on Line 9 in Part II of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry may be supported by Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions or an attached statement.

  3. Entry must be positive.

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3.11.15.50.10  (01-01-2005)
Line 10a - Total Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions

  1. Miscellaneous itemized deductions such as, investment advisory fees, subscriptions to investment advisory publications and the cost of safe deposit boxes are reported on Line 10a in Part II of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry must be positive.

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3.11.15.50.11  (01-01-2005)
Line 10b - Deductible Amount

  1. The deductible amount of the miscellaneous itemized deductions (30% of Line 10a) is reported on Line 10b in Part II of Form 1065-B.

  2. Entry must be positive.

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