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This document notifies about the approval and revision of Form 3115 by the Office of Management and Budget, outlining its purpose for requesting changes in accounting methods for federal tax purposes,
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How to fill out Form 3115

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Obtain Form 3115 from the IRS website or tax professional.
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Fill in your name, address, and taxpayer identification number at the top of the form.
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Indicate the year for which the change in accounting method is being made.
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Complete Part I to provide information about the new accounting method you are adopting.
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Fill out Part II to disclose details about the old accounting method.
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If applicable, provide calculations related to any required adjustments in Part III.
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Sign and date the form, ensuring that all information is accurate.
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Submit the completed form to the appropriate IRS office as instructed in the form's guidelines.

Who needs Form 3115?

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Businesses and individuals who wish to change their accounting method for tax purposes.
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Taxpayers who need to make an accounting method change to comply with IRS regulations.
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Taxpayers seeking to rectify a prior method not in compliance with tax laws.
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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 the Application for Change in Accounting Method, used by taxpayers to request a change in their accounting method for federal tax purposes.
Taxpayers who wish to change their accounting method, including businesses and individuals who meet the requirements set forth by the IRS, are required to file Form 3115.
To fill out Form 3115, taxpayers should provide details about their current accounting method, the proposed method, any adjustments being made, and attach any required documentation or statements.
The purpose of Form 3115 is to formally request approval from the IRS for a change in accounting method and to provide the necessary information to process that request.
Form 3115 requires reporting of the taxpayer's name, identification number, current and proposed accounting methods, details of any adjustments, and other pertinent information as outlined in the form instructions.
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