IRS Revenue Ruling 78-246 provides an exception to the LIFO conformity rule for foreign-controlled consolidated groups. The use of a non-LIFO method of calculating income, profit and loss in the consolidated statements of a foreign-controlled consolidated group even when one or more of the subsidiaries uses LIFO for U.S. income tax reporting is not in […]
Exploring electing LIFO in 2022 is essential in certain industries because it’d be irresponsible to fail to do so. The inflation experienced in many industries this year will may never occur again in our lifetimes. In many cases, the benefits from electing LIFO in 2022 will create tax benefits that would normally take many years […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released December 2022 Producer Price Indexes (PPI) today. Highlights are as follows (all indexes on a seasonally unadjusted basis): Farm products decreased 1.5% in the last month and rose 23.2% in the last twelve months Processed foods + feeds decreased 1.0% from November 2022 and increased 9.7% since December […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released December 2022 Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) today. Highlights are as follows (all indexes are on a seasonally unadjusted basis): All items rose .2% in the last month and increased 8.2% in the last twelve months Food at home rose 0.6% from November and increased by 13.0% since December […]
This blog explores the top ten LIFO tips & tax savings strategies for 2022, broken down by opportunities for companies + CPA firms. Feel free to schedule a free call or online meeting with us to take a deeper dive as to how these can benefit you + receive a complimentary analysis from the LIFO […]
What is the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act? This bill was drafted to provide tax relief to new motor vehicle dealerships using the LIFO method who had qualified inventory liquidations solely attributable to supply chain disruptions that occurred between 2020 – 2021, which in turn caused LIFO recapture & increased tax liabilities to be recognized […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released November 2022 Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) today. Highlights are as follows (all indexes are on a seasonally unadjusted basis): All items rose 0.2% in the last month and increased 8.2% in the last twelve months Food at home increased 0.6% from October 2022 and rose 13.0% since November […]
Download PDF Guide Why Use LIFO? Tax Benefits LIFO often creates material long-term tax deferral/savings: Not just a one-time tax benefit or timing difference between book & tax such as straight-line vs. accelerated depreciation During periods of rising costs, LIFO: Provides more after-tax free cash flow than non-LIFO methods when there’s inflation Ensures taxes aren’t […]
Download PDF Guide Auto Dealer LIFO Submethods Comparisons Alternative LIFO method (ALM): Measures inflation based on comparing current & prior period’s invoice costs; Item definition is specific to each vehicle/VIN, meaning inflation must be calculated for each vehicle, not just by make or type (car, truck, SUV) Pros Historically created more inflation & tax deferral […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released November 2022 Producer Price Indexes (PPI) today. Highlights are as follows (all indexes on a seasonally unadjusted basis): Farm products increased 6.8% in the last month and rose 29.6% in the last twelve months Processed foods + feeds rose 1.3% from October 2022 and increased 11.0% since November […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released October 2022 Producer Price Indexes (PPI) today. Highlights are as follows (all indexes on a seasonally unadjusted basis): Farm products increased 0.1% in the last month and rose by 26.7% in the last twelve months Processed foods + feeds decreased 0.8% since September 2022 and increased 9.5% from […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released October 2022 Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) today. Highlights are as follows (all indexes are on a seasonally unadjusted basis): All items increased 0.2% in the last month and rose by 8.2% in the last twelve months Food at home rose 0.6% from September 2022 and increased 13.0% since […]
