IRS written determination 201443011

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Internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
Washington, DC 20224
Number: 201443011
Release Date: 10/24/2014
Index Numbers: 9100.15-00, 754.00-00,
754.02-00
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Date of Communication: Not Applicable
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Refer Reply To:
CC:PSI:03
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Date:
June 24, 2014
LEGEND
X=---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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State=-------------
Date 1=--------------------
Y=---------------------
Year=-------
Dear ---- ----------:
This letter responds to a letter dated December 6, 2013, and subsequent
correspondence, submitted on behalf of X by X’s authorized representative, requesting
an extension of time under §301.9100-3 of the Procedure and Administration
Regulations to file anelection under §754 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code).
FACTS
X was formed as a limited liability company under Statelaw on Date 1and is
treated as a partnership for federal tax purposes. Y, a partner in X, died in Year. X’s
advisor did not inform X as to the availability of an election under § 754. Therefore, X
failed to make an election under §754 for Year.
LAW AND ANALYSIS

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Section 754 provides that if a partnership files an election, in accordance with the
regulations prescribed by the Secretary, the basis of partnership property is 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 an election
shall apply with respect to all distributions of property by the partnership and to all
transfers of interests in the partnership during the taxable year with respect to which the
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, is made ina 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(a)-1(e) (including
extensions thereof) for filing the return for that 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 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 extensions of time for making 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 (including affidavits
described in §301.9100-3(e)) to establish to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that
the taxpayer acted reasonably and in good faith, and the grant of relief will not prejudice
the interests of the Government.
CONCLUSION
Based on 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 an
election under §754, effective for its Yeartaxable year andthereafter. The election

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should be made in a written statement filed with the appropriate service center for
association with X’s Year tax return. A copy of this letter should be attached to the
§ 754 election.
Except as expressly provided herein, we express or imply no opinion concerning
the tax consequences of any aspect of any transaction or item discussed or referenced
in this letter. Specifically, we express or imply no opinion as to whether X is a
partnership for federal tax purposes.
Pursuant to a power of attorney on file with this office, we are sending a copy of
this letter to X’s authorized representative.
This ruling is directed only to the taxpayer requesting it. Section 6110(k)(3) of
the Code provides that it may not be used or cited as precedent.
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 thematerial submitted
in support of the ruling request, it is subject to verification on examination.
Sincerely,
Associate Chief Counsel
(Passthroughs & Special Industries)
By:___________________________________
Mary Beth Carchia
Senior Technician Reviewer, Branch 3
Office of the Associate Chief Counsel
(Passthroughs & Special Industries)
Enclosures (2):
Copy of this letter
Copy for §6110 purposes