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Chief Counsel Advice 1302034 Released January 11, 2013 Advice

A tax matters partner remains designated until a termination event

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Plain-English summary

Chief Counsel advice stated that a properly designated tax matters partner remains the tax matters partner until a termination event occurs under Treas. Reg. § 301.6231(a)(7)-1(l). Leaving the partnership is not itself a termination event, and the advice noted that no court had invalidated the regulation.

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Does a tax matters partner remain designated after leaving the partnership?
  • Outcome: Advice given
  • Key authorities: IRC § 6231; Treas. Reg. § 301.6231(a)(7)-1(l)

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA_2012102411134337 Number: 201302034
Release Date: 1/11/2013
Office: ---------
UILC: 6231.07-00

From: --------------------
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:13:58 AM
To: ---------------------
Cc: ----------------------------------------
Subject: RE: Question on TMP qualification

Our position is set forth in the regulations. A properly designated TMP remains the TMP until a
termination event occurs under Treas. Reg. 301.6231(a)(7)-1(L). Leaving the partnership is not a
terminating event. No court has invalidated this regulation.

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