Master Limited Partnerships Explained (MLPs)
发布时间 2022-12-22 17:55:59 来源
摘要
Master Limited Partnerships pay out HUGE cash distributions, but there's a lot you need to know about this investment before you can jump in! I'll explain #MLPs so you can get started with this unique asset class!
00:00 - Intro
0:24 - What are MLPs?
0:36 - Master Limited Partnership Structure
1:07 - Master Limited Partnerships vs. Traditional Stocks
2:41 - Master Limited Partnership Taxation Explained
5:28 - Master Limited Partnerships & Return of Capital
6:09 - Master Limited Partnerships & Adjusted Cost Basis
7:27 - Possible Tax Outcomes of Master Limited Partnerships
9:15 - Final Thoughts on Master Limited Partnerships
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When it comes to master limited partnerships, the main benefit of the investment is that the business structure allows for significant cash flow to investors. MLPs are required to pass at least 90% of their income to investors, which means that the distributions are often pretty high. But you can't collect these distributions like you would with other dividends.
Because of the nature of MLPs, they often receive tons of tax breaks for depreciation of assets and their unique structure. This means that their reported taxable income is often quite low. This isn't a bad thing though - they typically have substantial cash on hand, and that's what is distributed to investors. Since you are a partner of the MLP you invest in, you get to deduct the depreciation and losses from the MLP in proportion to the distributions you receive! In short, you the MLP's tax deduction benefits are passed onto you as an investor.
This has good and bad effects. The good thing is that you receive high cash distributions that are only partially taxed. The bad thing is that the tax effects on the remaining value of your distributions can be complicated.
You'll pay income tax for part of your distribution, although this is typically required on just of 10% to 20% of your full distribution. The remainder of your distribution is considered a "return of capital". Return of capital isn't taxed! However, it has the consequence of lowering the cost basis on your investment, which can come back to bite you if you're not prepared.
Master limited partnership distributions can lower the cost basis of your investment, increasing the capital gains you receive when you sell your MLP units. So if you invest in MLPs and ignore your adjusted cost basis, you could get hit HARD with a tax bill when you sell off your position as all of your previous distributions are "recaptured".
This isn't necessarily a bad thing - if you never sell, you'll never have to pay these taxes. So if you're making lifelong investments or planning for your retirement, master limited partnerships can be really attractive for generating #PassiveIncome. Plus, if you bequeath your MLPs upon your death, their cost basis is reset to market value. This allows someone to inherit your investments at absolutely NO cost. For this reason alone, master limited partnerships can be really powerful for estate planning.
However, it CAN be a bad thing if you do not do your research into master limited partnerships and track your cost basis accordingly. I'm hoping this video will help educate others who are considering #Investing, because it can be very good or very bad depending on your financial goals!
Also, a friendly reminder that you do NOT WANT MLPs INSIDE TAX-ADVANTAGED RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS. Master limited partnership investments over $1,000 in these accounts will require special protocols, and they may OVERRULE the tax benefits and advantages of these accounts. Don't make a costly mistake!
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DISCLAIMER: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE.
The content in this video should not be used as the basis for any investment decision, as it is for entertainment purposes only. I am simply sharing my learnings on master limited partnerships. I have done my best to ensure that the information provided in this video is accurate, but it does not provide all relevant information when it comes to MLPs and their tax consequences. I encourage you to develop your own knowledge or consult a qualified professional on these subjects before making the decision to invest. Additionally, some of the links contained in this description are affiliate links. I may earn a commission via Amazon, M1 Finance or Robinhood should you choose to purchase or sign up at the links provided.
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