Basis Calculations & Distributions for Pass-Through Entity Owners

Description

Get up to speed quickly with this comprehensive case-driven training course which focuses on basis calculations and distribution planning for the owners of pass-thru entities (i.e., S corps, partnerships and LLCs). Take a line-by-line analysis of the Schedule K-1 and how it affects the basis calculations. Hands-on methodology, real-world examples and cases are used to demonstrate the complex income tax code and regulations to enhance the learning experience. 

Highlights

• Emphasize any new legislation affecting owners of pass-through entities.
• The four loss and deduction limitations on the owner’s individual income tax return (i.e., basis, at-risk, passive and excess business loss limitations).
• How cash or non-cash distributions affect the basis calculations and whether or not they are taxable to the owners.
• Compare the tax treatment of the sale of a shareholder’s stock in a S corporation and a partner’s interest in a partnership.
• What constitutes debt basis for a S corp shareholder under the final regulations.
• Tax ramifications of repaying loans to S corp shareholders and on open account debt.
• How recourse and non-recourse debt affect a partner or member’s basis calculations and amount at-risk.

Objectives

• Identify the three main reasons for calculating a shareholder’s basis in a S corp and partner/member’s basis in a partnership/LLC.
• Calculate the stock and debt basis for S corp shareholders.
• Calculate the basis for partners and members of a LLC.
• Calculate losses allowed from at-risk activities.
• Review the Form 1120S and Form 1065 Schedule K-1s to determine how the line items affect basis calculations and get reported on the individual owner’s Form 1040.

Designed For

Tax professionals.