One of the primary attractions of MLP investments is the potential for tax-deferred income. Whether you invest in an MLP directly or invest in an ETF that predominately owns MLPs, a good portion of ...

MLPs complicate the income tax requirements for IRAs. An IRA is required to report and pay Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) if its MLP holdings earn a certain level of unrelated business taxable ...

Master limited partnerships offer a variety of benefits to investors. Because they don't pay corporate taxes, MLPs can afford to pay much larger dividends to shareholders than other types of companies ...

ETFs can help investors benefit from the higher income potential of MLPs while avoiding tax-related headaches.

Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, certified VITA tax preparer, IRS annual filing season program participant, and tax writer. Suzanne is a ...