About Publication 541, Partnerships Information about Publication 541, Partnerships, including recent updates and related forms. Publication 541 explains how the tax law applies to partnerships and to partners. Partnerships pass through profits (losses) to their partners, who must include the partnership items on their tax returns. About Publication 544, Sales and Other Dispositions of Assets Information about Publication 544, Sales and Other Dispositions of Assets, including recent updates and related forms. Publication 544 explains the tax rules that apply when you dispose of property. It discusses how to figure gain (loss), whether it is ordinary or capital, how to treat the gain or loss, and how to report gains and losses. About Publication 550, Investment Income and Expenses Information about Publication 550, Investment Income and Expenses, including recent updates and related forms. Publication 550 discusses the tax treatment of investment income and expenses. About Publication 559, Survivors, Executors and Administrators Information about Publication 559, Survivors, Executors and Administrators, including recent updates. Publication 559 shows those in charge of an estate of a deceased individual how to file federal income tax returns and explains the responsibility to pay any taxes due on behalf of the decedent. About Publication 575, Pension and Annuity Income Information about Publication 575, Pension and Annuity Income, including recent updates. About Publication 915, Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits Information on Publication 915, Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits, including recent updates and related forms. Publication 915 explains the federal income tax rules for Social Security and equivalent tier 1 railroad retirement benefits. About Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education Publication 970 explains tax provisions for persons saving for or paying education costs for themselves or family members. It covers various types of educational assistance, tax credits, and nine other types of tax benefits. About Publication 4681, Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions, and Abandonments (For Individuals) Information about Publication 4681, Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions, and Abandonments, including recent updates and related forms. Publication 4681 explains the federal tax treatment of canceled debts, foreclosures, repossessions, and abandonments.