Series 24: 2.4.2.1.1. Tax Advantages Of DPPs

2.4.2.1.1. Tax Advantages of DPPs

DPPs fund risky, capital-intensive businesses. As such, they may generate losses, especially in the beginning, that the partners can use to offset passive income. The IRS defines passive income as income primarily from rental property and limited partnerships, including DPPs. The IRS considers the investor not to be actively involved in earning this type of income and, thus, labels it “passive” income (th