MATERIAL PARTICIPATION: EXAMPLE
01.Core Concepts
Kenny and Roger are siblings, and each owns a 10% interest in JarvCo, LLC, a closely held family business. Kenny is the general manager of JarvCo’s local office. Roger decided to become a physician and does not participate in the operation of the family business. The distributive share of the partnership income that Kenny receives is treated as active income since Kenny materially participates in the conduct of JarvCo’s business. Roger’s distributive share of the partnership income will be treated as passive income/loss since Roger is not materially participating in the conduct of the business activities.