What are guaranteed payments on my partnership Schedule K-1?

Box 4 shows guaranteed payments you received in 2025. These are payments a partner gets no matter how much income the partnership earns.

Think of it like the partnership paying you for work or use of your money (capital), as if you weren't a partner. Guaranteed payments aren't subject to income tax withholding, so you may need to set aside money to cover your taxes.

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