One or more partners may have a negative capital balance often as a result of losses incurred in disposing of assets.

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A negative capital balance is also referred to as a deficit capital balance, indicating that the partner owes the partnership more than they have invested. This can occur when a partner's share of losses exceeds their share of capital or when assets are sold for less than their book value.

One or More Partners May Have a Negative Capital Balance