Title 26 — Internal Revenue CodeRelease 119-73not60
§754 Manner of Electing Optional Adjustment to Basis of Partnership Property
Title 26 › Subtitle Subtitle A— Income Taxes › Chapter 1— NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES › Subchapter K— Partners and Partnerships › Part II— CONTRIBUTIONS, DISTRIBUTIONS, AND TRANSFERS › Subpart D— Provisions Common to Other Subparts › § 754
Summary
If a partnership chooses under the Secretary's rules, it must adjust the tax basis of partnership property for distributions (section 734) and for transfers of a partner’s share (section 743). The election applies to the year filed and later years and may be revoked under the Secretary's rules.
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Title 26, §754
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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 section 734 and, in the case of a transfer of a partnership interest, in the manner provided in section 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 such election was filed and all subsequent taxable years. Such election may be revoked by the partnership, subject to such limitations as may be provided by regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
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1976—Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.
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26 U.S.C. § 754
Title 26 — Internal Revenue Code
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60