Partnerships: How to Calculate Partner Basis

Overview

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

Prerequisites

Basic working knowledge of business and partnership taxation

Designed For

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

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

Preparation

None

Notice

This course is provided by a third-party vendor. Please note that login instructions will not be available in the ‘My Upcoming CPE’ section of the NESCPA website. Instead, the login instructions will be sent directly to you via email by ACPEN. Upon completing the course, your hours will be recorded in the ‘My CPE Tracker’ section of the NESCPA website.