When the IRS Requires a Taxpayer to Change Accounting Methods

question 54

Multiple Choice

When the IRS requires a taxpayer to change accounting methods:

• A) The taxpayer may be subject to penalties and interest.
• B) The taxpayer generally is required to make the change as of the beginning of the earliest open year.
• C) The adjustments due to the change cannot be spread over subsequent years.
• D) Only a. and b. are correct.
• E) a., b., and c. are correct.

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