Chapter 11
Working with Direct Participation Programs
In This Chapter
Understanding the specifics of DPPs
Distinguishing a limited partner from a general partner
Getting a handle on the paperwork and taxes involved
Looking at the different types of DPPs
Reviewing additional topics tested
Direct participation programs (DPPs) can raise money to invest in real estate, oil and gas, equipment leasing, and so on. More commonly known as limited partnerships, these businesses are somewhat similar to corporations (stockholder-owned companies). However, limited partnerships have some specific tax advantages (and disadvantages) that a lot of other investments don’t have. According to tax laws, limited partnerships are not taxed directly; the income or losses are passed directly through to the investors.
DPPs were once known as tax shelters because of the tax benefits to investors; however, tax law changes have taken away a lot of these advantages. As a result, DPPs have somewhat fallen out of ...
