Uniform Capitalization (UNICAP) Rules

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com Under Section 263A, certain businesses must capitalize direct and indirect costs related to producing or acquiring property. These costs become part of the property’s basis and are recovered through...

Accounting Periods and Methods

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Tax Withholding, Payments, and Reporting

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Who Counts as an Employee?

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com A business must identify the worker’s classification before deciding how to treat payments. Workers fall into four categories: common‑law employees, statutory employees, statutory nonemployees, and...