The ninth edition teaches the fundamentals of a highly complex subject through clear and lively explanatory text, skillfully drafted problems, and a selective mix of original source materials. Highlights include:
- Coverage of all significant developments since the last edition, including proposed regulations interpreting the § 706 varying interest rule and defining “interest in a limited partnership” for purposes of the § 469 passive loss limitations
- A fresh perspective on choice of entity, including employment tax considerations
- New author’s text discussing series LLCs and partnership debt-for-equity exchanges
- Revised text on special allocations under § 704(b)
- An update on the partnership “carried interest” controversy
- Pruning of dated materials and more tightly edited cases, notes and problems