Form 1128 2008-2025

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The document is Form 1128, an application used by various entities to adopt, change, or retain a tax year for federal tax purposes. It includes sections for general information about the filer, automatic approval requests, and specific requirements for different types of applicants such as corporations, partnerships, and tax-exempt organizations. The form requires detailed information about the applicant's current tax year, accounting methods, business nature, and any relevant financial data.

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What is form 1128 used for?

File Form 1128 to request a change in tax year. Partnerships, S corporations, personal service corporations (PSCs), or trusts may be required to file the form to adopt or retain a certain tax year.

What is the difference between form 1128 and 8716?

If you filed your last return using the calendar year and want to switch to a fiscal year, or you run a sole proprietorship, you have to get IRS approval to use a fiscal year by filing Form 1128. If you run an S corporation or a partnership, youll have to file Form 8716 to switch to a fiscal year.

Is there a fee for form 1128?

Applicants filing Form 1128 to request a ruling on a change in tax year under Rev. Proc. 93-1 must pay a $200 user fee ($150 for exempt organizations).

Can I change the fiscal year of an estate?

The choice is made when the estate files its first Form 1041 (U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts). The executor simply indicates the chosen taxable year on the form. Once made, the election is locked in and cant be changed without jumping through hoops (and getting IRS permission).

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