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Proposed regulations under Code sections 451(b) and 451(c) and (2) Rev. Proc. 2019-37 provides procedural guidance for requesting a change in accounting method to comply with the proposed regulations. The proposed regulations are helpful for purposes of determining when an item of revenue that is accelerated in a taxpayer’s AFS requires a corresponding acceleration of recognition for income tax purposes. However, there are several unanswered questions (discussed in Section III, p. 62) that we hope Treasury will address in the final regulations.
Proposed regulations under Code sections 451(b) and 451(c) and (2) Rev. Proc. 2019-37 provides procedural guidance for requesting a change in accounting method to comply with the proposed regulations. The proposed regulations are helpful for purposes of determining when an item of revenue that is accelerated in a taxpayer’s AFS requires a corresponding acceleration of recognition for income tax purposes. However, there are several unanswered questions (discussed in Section III, p. 62) that we hope Treasury will address in the final regulations.
The final section 263A regulations released on November 19, 2018 address the treatment of “negative adjustments” in computing the amount of additional 263A costs that are allocated to ending inventory for federal tax purposes.
The final section 263A regulations released on November 19, 2018 address the treatment of “negative adjustments” in computing the amount of additional 263A costs that are allocated to ending inventory for federal tax purposes.
Reimagining tax...combining KPMG's tax experience with IBM Watson's cognitive capabilities, discover corporate tax benefits and risk with greater confidence.
Reimagining tax...combining KPMG's tax experience with IBM Watson's cognitive capabilities, discover corporate tax benefits and risk with greater confidence.
With tax reform, Congress took a bite out of the meals and entertainment deduction. Now more than ever, companies should consider performing an in-depth analysis to comply with the law and capture potential benefits that may otherwise be left on the table.
With tax reform, Congress took a bite out of the meals and entertainment deduction. Now more than ever, companies should consider performing an in-depth analysis to comply with the law and capture potential benefits that may otherwise be left on the table.