rbynaker
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12-06-2019
04:44 PM
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I'm with you, the math doesn't track on this. Even if we assume the land value is minor we're looking at 25-30% of the 39-year life @ straight-line, let's call it $90K maybe? So that's a $40K "gain" via recapture of allowable depreciation, I can't see how we get anywhere close to $134K. I'd be curious to see what set of facts the auditor is using.
I'm no 3115 expert, but isn't it too late to change accounting methods for 2016? I think this deduction may be lost. I file this under "cost of NOT having your tax return prepared by a professional."
I can see "paid some guys in front of the Home Depot in cash" being disallowed but if there are signed receipts and a 1099 issued I wouldn't back down on that one. Can you track the cash back to ATM withdraws? Maybe get a signed affidavit from the contractor to appease the auditor? And run through the employee vs. contractor checklist while you're at it.
Rick
I'm no 3115 expert, but isn't it too late to change accounting methods for 2016? I think this deduction may be lost. I file this under "cost of NOT having your tax return prepared by a professional."
I can see "paid some guys in front of the Home Depot in cash" being disallowed but if there are signed receipts and a 1099 issued I wouldn't back down on that one. Can you track the cash back to ATM withdraws? Maybe get a signed affidavit from the contractor to appease the auditor? And run through the employee vs. contractor checklist while you're at it.
Rick