CCA 201014065: IRS advises using the partnership's correct EIN on a consent
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Plain-English summary
Chief Counsel advice addresses the employer identification number to use on a partnership consent. It recommends using the partnership's correct EIN so that the partnership involved is correctly identified. The advice also notes that Rev. Rul. 2004-88 provides that a disregarded entity may be the tax matters partner if it qualifies as a general partner under state law.
Ruling snapshot
- Question: Which EIN should be used on a consent involving a partnership?
- Outcome: Advice given
- Key authorities: IRC § 6231; Rev. Rul. 2004-88
Full text (IRS public release)
ID: CCA_2010030913483137 Number: 201014065
Release Date: 4/9/2010
Office: ----------
UILC: 6231.07-00
From: -------------------
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 1:48:33 PM
To: ---------------------
Cc: -----------
Subject: RE: Consent Question
I suggest using the partnership's correct EIN on a consent since the object is to correctly identify the
partnership in issue.
Rev. Rul. 2004-88 provides that a disregarded entity may be the TMP if it qualifies as a general partner
under state law.
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