The Service Issues New Draft Version of Form 3115

The Internal Revenue Service (hereinafter the “Service”) issued on July 15th of 2015 their long awaited draft version of their revised Form 3115 entitled “Application for Change in Accounting Method” which incorporates revisions to the process for requesting accounting method changes (e.g., accounting method changes in complying with the Final Treasury Regulations governing Tangible Property; accounting method changes in connection to depreciation adjustments resulting from Cost Segregation Analysis; etc.). The draft version of Form 3115 can be accessed at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f3115–dft.pdf

Once finalized, the latest form will replace the current version, which was previously issued in 2009. The Service requests that comments on the draft Form 3115 be made on its “Comment on Tax Forms and Publications” page located at http://www.irs.gov/uac/Comment-on-Tax-Forms-and-Publications

Although the draft Form 3115 cannot be utilized for tax return filing purposes until finalized by the Service, it does indicate that a final form is forthcoming in the near term once subject matter expert comments and feedback are gathered and examined. Finally, it is anticipated that the accompanying draft instructions will be posted before the month’s end.

About the Author
Peter J. Scalise serves as the National Partner-in-Charge of the Federal Tax Credits and Incentives Practice at SAX CPAs LLP. Peter is a highly distinguished member of the Accounting Today Top 100 Influencers and has approximately thirty years of progressive Big 4 and Top 100 public accounting firm experience developing, managing, and leading large scale tax advisory practices on a regional, national, and global level.
Peter also serves as a passionate philanthropist and a member of several Boards of Directors and Boards of Advisors for local, regional, and national charities in connection with poverty and hunger alleviation; economic development; environmental conservation; health and social services; supporting veteran and military service personnel along with preserving arts and cultural programs.

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