IRS Issues Alert On Improper Corporate Domestic Production Activities Deduction Refund Claims

WASHINGTON — IRS officials issued an alert concerning amended returns and claims for the Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD). This provision of tax law was repealed as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for taxable years after December 31, 2017. In the wake of the repeal, the IRS has received a wave of questionable amended returns and claims for tax benefits in the billions of dollars.

“We have no qualms with taxpayers claiming benefits allowed by law,” said Doug O’Donnell, Commissioner, Large Business and International Division. “But a very high percentage of the claims for the now repealed Domestic Production Activities Deduction are not properly supported by those claiming it.”

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