Mastering Partnership Basis: Inside and Outside Basis
Availability
Registration Required
Online Meeting
May 08, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT
Cost
$89.00
Credit Offered
2 CPE Credits
Field of Study:
  • 2 Taxes
This course will provide a detailed analysis of how to determine a partner's tax basis for a partnership interest, with an explanation of the use of both "inside" and "outside" basis determination. An illustrated example with filled in forms will demonstrate how the process works and the potential pitfalls. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
CPAs working in public accounting firms and/or working for partnerships.

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Implement practical strategies based on a thorough understanding of the complex rules for retirement distributions
  • Implement practical strategies in determining a partner’s tax basis for a partnership interest
  • Identify the use of Form 1065, Schedule K-1 information for basis determination.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Explain the use of both "inside" and "outside” basis determination.
  • How to calculate tax basis capital accounts, including when the entity is formed, including the impact of contributed property.
  • Clarify the importance of partnership capital accounts and partnerships debt on partner's tax basis.
  • Explanation of how basis is impacted distributions and by sale and/or liquidation of the partnership interest.
  • Comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process.
  • Taxes
Basic working knowledge of business taxation.
Group-Internet-Based
Steven C. Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD
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