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Sgm Page 1 of 12 Instructions for Form 3115 8 59 - 20-FEB-2004 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Rev. December 2003 Application for Change in Accounting Method Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. All references to Rev. Proc. 97-27 refer to Rev. Proc. 97-27 1997-21 I.
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Obtain Form 3115 from the IRS website or your tax professional.
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Write your name, address, and taxpayer identification number on the top of the form.
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Complete Part I by indicating your current method of accounting and the method you want to change to.
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In Part II, provide details about the change in accounting method, including any applicable financial years.
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If required, attach any supporting schedules or statements that explain the reason for the change.
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Sign and date the form, confirming the accuracy of the information provided.
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Submit the completed Form 3115 with your tax return or file it separately, as applicable.

Who needs Form 3115?

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Taxpayers who want to change their accounting method for tax purposes.
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Businesses that need to comply with IRS regulations regarding accounting methods.
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Individuals or entities seeking to correct mistakes in their accounting practices.
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Once an incorrect accounting method has been used for two years, a Form 3115 is required to change accounting methods back to a correct method, or in this case, since not taking depreciation is incorrect, to begin taking depreciation.
For non-automatic change requests, you must file Form 3115 under the non-automatic change procedures during the tax year for which the change is requested, unless otherwise provided by published guidance.
Alternatively, Form 3115 may be submitted by secure electronic facsimile or encrypted electronic mail.
Form 3115 allows taxpayers to request approval from the IRS to change their accounting method. This change can include correcting depreciation errors for rental properties, transitioning to different depreciation methods or shifting between accrual and cash accounting methods.

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Form 3115 is a form used by taxpayers to request a change in accounting method or accounting period with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Taxpayers who wish to change their method of accounting or accounting period and need to obtain IRS consent are required to file Form 3115.
To fill out Form 3115, taxpayers must provide their basic information, identify the accounting method change they are making, and explain the reasons for the change, along with any applicable schedules or attachments.
The purpose of Form 3115 is to formally request approval from the IRS for a change in accounting method or accounting period to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
Form 3115 requires taxpayers to report their name, EIN, the specific accounting methods being changed, the reason for the change, and any other pertinent details related to the requested change.
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