Section 754; Manner of Electing Optional Adjustment to Basis of Partnership Property

Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury
Washington, DC 20224
Number: 201645001
Release Date: 11/4/2016
Index Number: 9100.15-00, 754.02-00
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Refer Reply To:
CC:PSI:B03
PLR-103245-16
Date: July 26, 2016
LEGEND
X = ---
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A = ---
State = ---
Date = ---
Year = ---
Dear ---:
This responds to a letter dated January 15, 2016, and subsequent correspondence, submitted on behalf of X, requesting an extension of time under § 301.9100-3 of the Procedure and Administration Regulations to file an election under § 754 of the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”).
The information submitted states that X was formed as a limited partnership under the laws of State. A, a partner of X, died on Date. X inadvertently failed to make a timely election under § 754 for the year of A’s death (Year).
X represents that it has acted reasonably and in good faith, and that granting relief will not prejudice the interests of the government.
Section 754 provides that if a partnership files an election, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary, the basis of partnership property shall be adjusted, in the case of a distribution of property, in the manner provided in § 734 and, in the case of a transfer of a partnership interest, in the manner provided in § 743. Such PLR-103245-16 2 an election shall apply with respect to all distributions of property by the partnership and to all transfers of interest in the partnership during the taxable year with respect to which such election was filed and all subsequent taxable years.
Section 1.754-1(b) of the Income Tax Regulations provides that an election under § 754 to adjust the basis of partnership property under §§ 734(b) and 743(b), with respect to a distribution of property to a partner or a transfer of an interest in a partnership, must be made in a written statement filed with the partnership return for the taxable year during which the distribution or transfer occurs. For the election to be valid, the return must be filed not later than the time prescribed by § 1.6031-1(e) (including extensions) for filing the return for such taxable year.
Under § 301.9100-1(c), the Commissioner may grant a reasonable extension of time to make a regulatory election, or a statutory election (but no more than six months except in the case of a taxpayer who is abroad), under all subtitles of the Code, except subtitles E, G, H, and I. Section 301.9100-1(b) defines the term “regulatory election” as including an election whose due date is prescribed by a regulation published in the Federal Register.
Sections 301.9100-1 through 301.9100-3 provide the standards that the
Commissioner will use to determine whether to grant an extension of time to make an election. Section 301.9100-2 provides automatic extensions of time for making certain elections. Section 301.9100-3 provides rules for requesting extensions of time for regulatory elections that do not meet the requirements of § 301.9100-2.
Requests for relief under § 301.9100-3 will be granted when the taxpayer provides evidence to establish that the taxpayer acted reasonably and in good faith, and that granting relief will not prejudice the interests of the government.
Based solely upon the facts submitted and the representations made, we conclude that the requirements of §§ 301.9100-1 and 301.9100-3 have been satisfied.
As a result, X is granted an extension of time of 120 days from the date of this letter to make a § 754 election for its Year taxable year and thereafter. The election should be made in a written statement filed with the appropriate service center for association with X's return for its Year taxable year. A copy of this letter should be attached to the election.
This ruling is contingent on X adjusting the basis of its properties to reflect any
§ 734(b) or § 743 adjustments that would have been made if the § 754 election had been timely made. These basis adjustments must reflect any additional depreciation that would have been allowable if the § 754 election had been timely made, regardless of whether the statutory period of limitation on assessment or filing a claim for refund has expired for any year subject to this grant of late relief. Any depreciation deduction allowable for an open year is to be computed based upon the remaining useful life and PLR-103245-16 3 using property basis as adjusted by the greater of any depreciation deduction allowed or allowable in any prior year had the § 754 election been timely made. Additionally, the partners of X must adjust the basis of their interests in X to reflect what that basis would be if the § 754 election had been timely made, regardless of whether the statutory period of limitation on assessment or filing a claim for refund has expired for any year subject to this grant of late relief. Specifically, the partners of X must reduce the basis of their interests in X in the amount of any additional depreciation that would have been allowable if the § 754 election had been timely made.
Except as specifically ruled upon above, no opinion is expressed or implied concerning the tax consequences of any facts discussed or referenced in this letter.
Specifically, we express no opinion as to whether or not X is a partnership for federal tax purposes.
This ruling is directed only to the taxpayer who requested it. Section 6110(k)(3) provides that it may not be used or cited as precedent.
In accordance with the Power of Attorney on file with this office, a copy of this letter ruling will be sent to your authorized representative.
The ruling contained in this letter is based upon information and representations submitted by the taxpayer and accompanied by a penalty of perjury statement executed by an appropriate party. While this office has not verified any of the material submitted in support of the ruling request, it is subject to verification on examination.
Sincerely,
Associate Chief Counsel
(Passthroughs & Special Industries)
By: Holly A. Porter
Chief, Branch 3
Office of Associate Chief Counsel
(Passthroughs & Special Industries)
Enclosures (2)
Copy of this letter
Copy of this letter for section 6110 purposes