Partnerships: How to Calculate Partner Basis

Description

This program provides a detailed analysis of the calculations related to determining tax basis for a partnership interest. Illustrated examples with filled in forms will demonstrate how the processes works and their many potential pitfalls. 

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Highlights

	
• Calculation of basis when the entity is formed, including the impact of contributed property
	
• How to calculate partnership tax basis capital accounts
	
• Explains the use of both "inside" and "outside" basis determination
	
• Clarifies the how partnership debt impacts tax basis
	
• Discusses how distributions affect basis
	
• Explains how basis is impacted by sale and/or liquidation of the partnership interest
	
• Comprehensive examples to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process

Objectives

	
• Apply the latest tax provisions related to LLC members/partners basis from formation through operations and sale/liquidation
	
• Identify the use of both "inside" and "outside" basis determination
	
• Identify planning strategies and potential pitfalls

Designed For

CPAs in public practice and industry seeking an update on the latest tax developments impacting partnerships and LLCs