A partnership terminates for tax purposes
A)only when it terminates under local partnership law.
B)when at least 50% of the total interest in partnership capital and profits changes hands by sale or exchange within twelve consecutive months.
C)when the sale of partnership assets is made only to an outsider(s)and not to an existing partner(s).
D)when a partnership tax return (Form 1065)ceases to be filed by the partnership.

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A partnership terminates for tax purposes when at least 50% of the total interest in partnership capital and profits changes hands by sale or exchange within twelve consecutive months, as stated in IRS Code Section 708(b)(1)(B). This is regardless of local partnership law or whether the partnership continues to file tax returns.

A Partnership Terminates for Tax Purposes