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The document is California Form 3885A for the taxable year 2020, used to report depreciation and amortization adjustments. It includes sections to identify whether the activity is passive or nonpassive, details for expensing tangible property under IRC Section 179, and calculations for California depreciation and amortization deductions. The form requires information on property descriptions, service dates, basis for depreciation/amortization, methods, and total deductions compared to federal amounts.

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Is California depreciation different from federal?

California law has not always conformed to federal law with regard to depreciation methods, special credits, or accelerated write‑offs. Consequently, the recovery periods and the basis on which the depreciation is calculated may be different from the amounts used for federal purposes.

What is form 3885?

Purpose. Use form FTB 3885, Corporation Depreciation and Amortization, to calculate California depreciation and amortization deduction for corporations, including partnerships and limited liability companies (LLCs) classified as corporations.

What is CA form 3885A?

Purpose. Use form FTB 3885A, Depreciation and Amortization Adjustments, only if there is a difference between the amount of depreciation and amortization allowed as a deduction using California law and the amount allowed using federal law.

What is the downside to section 179 deduction?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Taking Section 179 Section 179 lets businesses maximize deductions today and avoid delaying deductions to the future when the business may no longer exist. Two of the major disadvantages are as your income increases, it will move into a higher tax rate.

Is the total $25,000 section 179 deduction allowed in California?

California law generally conforms to the federal rules for expensing IRC Section 179. However, federal limitation amounts may be different than California limitation amounts. For California purposes, the maximum IRC Section 179 expense deduction allowed for 2023 is $25,000.

What is form 3885A used for?

A. Purpose. Use form FTB 3885A, Depreciation and Amortization Adjustments, only if there is a difference between the amount of depreciation and amortization allowed as a deduction using California law and the amount allowed using federal law.

What is the California e file return authorization?

Form FTB 8453, California e-file Return Authorization for Individuals, is the signature document for individual e-file returns. By signing this form, the taxpayer, electronic return originator (ERO), and paid preparer declare that the return is true, correct, and complete.

What property is qualified for bonus depreciation?

Not all property qualifies for the 100% bonus depreciation deduction. Several requirements must be met for property to qualify: The property must have a MACRS (Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System) recovery period of 20 years or fewer for property other than building structures or systems.

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