Sell Of Partnership Interest In Franklin
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Franklin is a 30% partner in the FRW Partnership when he sells his entire interest to Mary for $82,000. At the time of the sale, Franklin's basis in FRW is $87,000. FRW does not have any debt or hot assets. Franklin will recognize a gain of $10,000 on the sale of his partnership interest.
A sale of a partnership interest occurs when one partner sells their ownership interest to another person or entity. The partnership is generally not involved in the transaction. However, the buyer and seller will notify the partnership of the transaction.
The best way to sell your limited partnership interest may lie in finding an experienced broker or advisor who can help you to identify potential buyers and guide you through any negotiations that may arise.
The best way to sell your limited partnership interest may lie in finding an experienced broker or advisor who can help you to identify potential buyers and guide you through any negotiations that may arise.
If a partner or group of partners disposes of their partnership interests they can not defer their income tax liabilities by completing a 1031 Exchange because interests in a partnership are personal property interests and can not be exchanged for an interest in real property.
This means the ownership interest a partner has in a partnership is treated as a separate asset that can be purchased and sold.
Generally, a partner selling his partnership interest recognizes capital gain or loss on the sale. The amount of the gain or loss recognized is the difference between the amount realized and the partner's adjusted tax basis in his partnership interest.
