Basis/Distributions for Pass-Through Entities: Simplifying the Complexities (11W078A-15)
Description
The IRS is scrutinizing, more closely than ever, the basis owners have
and the transactions in which the computation of basis is required. This
course addresses the rules used to determine basis for partnerships and
S Corporations, and puts the computation of basis in contexts that often
come under scrutiny – loss limitations, distributions, and sales of an
interest, among others. Learn the crucial rules for computing the
adjusted basis and the tax treatment of distributions of pass-through
entities such as partnerships and S Corporations. Focus on the
computation of the basis and the at-risk amount for these entities.
Become familiar with correct allocation of liabilities among partners,
the types and amounts of income that can result from distributions and
sales of interests, and the basis of assets distributed from
pass-through entities.
Learning Objectives
Compute the basis of a partnership interest or S Corporation
stockholding
Determine the amount and the character of income or loss
the partner or shareholder should recognize because of distributions of
property or money
Apply the basis, at-risk, and passive activity loss
limitations to pass-through losses from partnerships, LLCs, and S
Corporations
Evaluate the tax treatment of sales of either
partnership interests or S Corporation stock
Adjust the basis of
partnership or LLC property following certain distributions and
transfers of interests in the entity
Major Topics
Structuring cash and property distributions to avoid unexpected tax
consequences
Adjusting basis in partnership assets to save future
taxes
Measuring the gain or loss on the sale of an interest in a
partnership or S Corporation
Minimizing recognition of ordinary income
on sale of an interest
Maximizing the amount of the pass-through
losses deductible by the partner/shareholder