The IRS announced that, beginning Friday, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, it is temporarily accepting duplicate copies of Form 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Method, sent by fax instead of mail.
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An update on like-kind exchanges
Recently issued proposed regs. are generally good news for property owners with plans to make Sec. 1031 exchanges.
2020 depreciation limits for cars and trucks are issued
The IRS issued the 2020 limits on depreciation deductions for cars and trucks first placed in service in 2020 and the income inclusion amounts for passenger automobiles first leased in 2020.
UNICAP: Changing to the modified simplified production method
This discussion focuses on how to make the switch from the SPM to the MSPM.
ASC Topic 842 changes financial, but not tax, accounting for leases
Topic 842 does not affect how leases are treated for federal income tax purposes. Thus, differences in the treatment of leases for financial accounting and
income tax accounting remain, and implementing
Topic 842 may highlight improper historical tax accounting methods.
Farmers and real property trades or businesses can withdraw interest elections
Real property or farming trades or businesses can withdraw their decision to elect out of Sec. 163(j)’s business interest expense limitation for a 2018, 2019, or 2020 tax year.
Reducing GILTI liability using CFC accounting method change procedures
Methods of accounting may be an effective tool in tax planning for GILTI; however, method change procedures for CFCs differ from procedures for domestic taxpayers.
Qualified improvement property change should prompt taxpayers to act
Taxpayers with qualified property must act to take advantage of changes to the treatment of qualified improvement property, which is now eligible for bonus depreciation. Here are some considerations for taxpayers and their advisers.
Cost recovery changes in the TCJA
This article discusses changes to the law and IRS guidance issued in Rev. Proc. 2019-8 on how to elect to expense qualified real property and change the depreciation of certain assets to ADS.
Inflation adjustments affect small business limits, Sec. 179 expensing
Inflation adjustments for 2019 and 2020 may increase the number of taxpayers that qualify as a small business and the amount of costs that can be expensed under a Sec. 179 election.
CARES Act QIP change requires action
Taxpayers with qualified property must act to take advantage of changes to the treatment of qualified improvement property, which is now eligible for bonus depreciation. Here are some considerations for taxpayers and their advisers.
How to take retroactive 100% bonus depreciation on QIP
The IRS issued procedures for how taxpayers can take advantage of the recently enacted technical correction to the rules for qualified improvement property (QIP).
Business interest expense election guidance for farming, real estate
Real property or farming trades or businesses can withdraw their decision to elect out of Sec. 163(j)’s business interest expense limitation for a 2018, 2019, or 2020 tax year, the IRS said in guidance.
A renewed chance to revisit old assets for repairs and maintenance expense
For the 2019 tax year, taxpayers and their accountants should seriously consider revisiting
repairs and maintenance when planning strategies for increased deductions.
Opportunities and pitfalls with automatic method changes for revenue recognition
Taxpayers must carefully examine their revenue line items to ensure that financial accounting changes
or new tax laws have not exposed them to compliance risk.
Maximizing deductions on like-kind exchanges using cost segregation
This article will help practitioners understand how to maximize accelerated deductions by examining Sec. 1031 exchange rules and how they are affected by cost segregation studies.
Timing of revenue: Prop. regs. issued under Sec. 451(b)
New Sec. 451(b) may require accrual-method taxpayers with applicable financial statements to accelerate the recognition of gross income in certain situations.
Navigating tax changes with statistical sampling
When a tax department finds itself making burdensome determinations on a list of records, it may be time to consider a sampling approach.
Bonus depreciation regs. are favorable for taxpayers
The regulations include rules for self-constructed property, the determination of acquisition dates, predecessor ownership, certain partnership rules, and some industry-specific guidance.
Comprehensive list of automatic method changes provides opportunities
This annual update allows taxpayers and practitioners to see what new automatic changes and favorable terms and conditions the IRS provides.
TAX PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
2025 tax software survey
AICPA members in tax practice assess how their return preparation software performed during tax season and offer insights into their procedures.
