Source: https://www.irs.gov/irb/2005-48_IRB
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 06:09:20+00:00

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LIFO; price indexes; department stores. The September 2005 Bureau of Labor Statistics price indexes are accepted for use by department stores employing the retail inventory and last-in, first-out inventory methods for valuing inventories for tax years ended on, or with reference to, September 30, 2005.
Final, temporary, and proposed regulations under section 6081 of the Code relate to the simplification of procedures for obtaining automatic extensions of time to file certain returns. The temporary regulations allow individual income taxpayers and certain other taxpayers to obtain an automatic six-month extension of time to file certain returns by filing a single request. For these returns, the regulations also remove the requirements for a signature and an explanation of the need for an extension of time to file.
This notice provides procedures for corporations, electing small business corporations, and organizations required to file returns under section 6033 to seek a waiver of the requirement to electronically file Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return; Form 1120S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation; Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax; and Form 990-PF, Return of Private Foundation or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust Treated as a Private Foundation.
This announcement is to advise fiscal year pass-through entities of two new act sections of the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act (KETRA) of 2005 (these act sections will not be codified). Act section 301 concerns the temporary suspension of limitations of charitable contributions for individuals. Act section 305 concerns the donation of “apparently wholesome food” by individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
The Adelphi Foundation, Inc., of Adelphi, MD; Anaheim Cinco De Mayo Festivals, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA; Metro Housing Partnership, Inc., of Arlington, TX; and Summerside, Inc., of Vallejo, CA, no longer qualify as organizations to which contributions are deductible under section 170 of the Code.
The following Department Store Inventory Price Indexes for September 2005 were issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The indexes are accepted by the Internal Revenue Service, under § 1.472-1(k) of the Income Tax Regulations and Rev. Proc. 86-46, 1986-2 C.B. 739, for appropriate application to inventories of department stores employing the retail inventory and last-in, first-out inventory methods for tax years ended on, or with reference to, September 30, 2005.
3The store total index covers all departments, including some not listed separately, except for the following: candy, food, liquor, tobacco, and contract departments.
This document contains final and temporary regulations relating to the simplification of procedures for obtaining automatic extensions of time to file certain returns. The portions of this document that are final regulations provide necessary cross-references to the temporary regulations. The temporary regulations allow individual income taxpayers and certain other taxpayers to obtain an automatic six-month extension of time to file certain returns by filing a single request. For these returns, the temporary regulations also remove the requirements for a signature and an explanation of the need for an extension of time to file. The temporary regulations affect taxpayers who are required to file certain returns and need an extension of time to file. The text of the temporary regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations (REG-144898-04) set forth in the notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject in this issue of the Bulletin.
Effective Date: These regulations are effective November 7, 2005.
Applicability Dates: For dates of applicability of these regulations, see §§1.6081-2T(i), 1.6081-3T(e)(2), 1.6081-4T(f), 1.6081-5T(g), 1.6081-6T(g), 1.6081-7T(g), 1.6081-10T(f), 1.6081-11T(e), 25.6081-1T(f), 26.6081-1T(f), 53.6081-1T(f), 55.6081-1T(f), 156.6081-1T(f), 157.6081-1T(f), and 301.6081-2T(e).
Allen D. Madison, (202) 622-4940 (not a toll-free number).
This document contains amendments to 26 CFR parts 1, 25, 26, 53, 55, 156, 157, and 301 under section 6081 of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 6081(a) provides that the Secretary may grant a reasonable extension of time for filing any return, declaration, statement, or other document required by Title 26 or by regulations. Except in the case of taxpayers who are abroad, no such extension shall be for more than six months. The regulations under section 6081 provide specific rules taxpayers must follow to request an extension of time to file Federal tax returns. A taxpayer must generally submit a written application for the extension on or before the due date of the return. An extension of time for filing a return does not extend the time for payment of tax.
Currently, most taxpayers other than corporations can receive a full six-month extension of time to file their income tax returns, but to obtain the full six-month extension they must file one application for an initial extension of time and then file a second application to obtain an extension for the balance of the six months. For example, individual income taxpayers request an initial four-month automatic extension on one form and then use a second form to request a two-month discretionary extension. Similarly, trusts and partnerships request an initial three-month automatic extension on one form and then use a second form to request a three-month discretionary extension. Requiring these taxpayers to file two different forms to obtain the full six-month extension creates an unnecessary burden on taxpayers and the IRS, and it can cause unnecessary confusion.
To reduce the complexity of the current extension process, and to provide cost savings and other benefits to taxpayers and the IRS, these temporary regulations simplify the extension process by allowing certain taxpayers to file a single request for an automatic six-month extension of time to file certain returns. Because the extension is automatic, these taxpayers do not need to sign the extension request or provide an explanation of the reasons for requesting an extension. Simplifying, consolidating, and standardizing extension forms will reduce taxpayer burden and will also reduce taxpayer confusion and error in filing the correct form. In addition, taxpayers will save considerable time and expense by not having to complete and file a second request to obtain the full six-month extension. This simplification will also lower processing costs and facilitate increased efficiency for the IRS. According to IRS research, simplification of the extension process will save taxpayers between $73-94 million annually and will save the IRS $4.6 million annually.
Currently, individual income taxpayers submit Form 4868 “Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File a U.S. Individual Income Tax Return,” for an initial four-month extension of time to file an individual income tax return. The Form 4868 must be filed by the original due date of the return. Taxpayers do not have to sign or give a reason for the extension request. Taxpayers must, however, provide a proper estimate of their tax liability.
Form 4868 does not extend the time for payment of tax. Although no payment of tax is necessary in order to receive the extension, penalties and interest may apply on any amounts that are not paid as of the original due date of the return. Individual income taxpayers can seek an additional two-month extension of time to file on Form 2688, “Application for Additional Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return,” which requires taxpayers to provide an explanation of the need for an extension and must be signed under penalties of perjury.
To reduce burden on taxpayers and the IRS, the temporary regulations provide an automatic six-month extension to taxpayers who must file an individual income tax return if they submit a timely, completed application for extension on Form 4868. Taxpayers do not have to sign the request or explain why an extension is needed in order to receive the automatic six-month extension of time to file. An automatic extension under the temporary regulations does not extend the time for payment of tax. Accordingly, taxpayers must make a proper estimate of any tax due. While no payment of tax is required in order to obtain the extension, failure to pay any tax as of the original due date of the return may subject the taxpayer to penalties and interest.
These temporary regulations do not change the rules regarding filing extensions for corporate income tax returns. Currently, corporations may obtain an automatic six-month extension of time to file their income tax returns by submitting Form 7004, “Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Corporation Income Tax Return.” Corporations do not have to sign the extension request or give a reason for their request. The Form 7004 does not extend the time for payment of tax. Accordingly, corporations filing Form 7004 must compute the total amount of their tentative tax and make a remittance of any balance due. Although these regulations do not change the rules regarding filing extensions for corporations, they do change the title to and appearance of Form 7004. Taxpayers filing certain other types of returns will now also use Form 7004 to request an automatic six-month extension of time to file. The new Form 7004 will be titled “Application for Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns” and will apply to a larger number of returns than the prior form.
Under these regulations, taxpayers that previously requested additional time to file certain excise, income, information, and other returns by submitting Form 2758, “Application for Extension of Time To File Certain Excise, Income, Information, and Other Returns,” may request an automatic six-month extension of time to file by filing the new Form 7004, “Application for Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns.” Previously, these taxpayers filed Form 2758 in order to obtain a 90-day extension. To obtain the extension, these taxpayers had to sign the form and provide an explanation of the need for the extension. To obtain additional time beyond the 90-day period, these taxpayers had to file Form 2758 a second time, once again signing the request and providing an explanation why the initial extension was not sufficient. The total extension was capped at the statutory maximum of six months. The Form 2758 has been obsoleted by these regulations.
Prior regulations required partnerships, real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs) and certain trusts to request three-month automatic extensions of time to file by submitting Form 8736, “Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Return for a Partnership, REMIC, or for Certain Trusts.” These entities could then file a second request for an additional three-month extension of time to file on Form 8800, “Application for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Return for a Partnership, REMIC, or for Certain Trusts.” In order to promote simplified extension procedures, the temporary regulations allow these taxpayers to file an automatic six-month extension of time to file on one application, the new Form 7004, “Application for Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns.” These taxpayers do not have to sign the Form 7004 or provide an explanation for their request in order to receive the automatic six-month extension of time to file. Forms 8736 and 8800 have been obsoleted by these regulations.
The six-month automatic extension of time to file set forth in these temporary regulations applies to returns of pass-through entities, e.g., Form 1065 for partnerships. The Treasury Department and the IRS recognize that because the six-month automatic extension is available for returns of pass-through entities, some taxpayers may not receive information returns from the pass-through entities that they need in order to complete their own income tax returns before those returns are due. For example, an individual income taxpayer with a six-month extension of time to October 15 to file the Form 1040 may not receive a Schedule K-1 from a partnership in which the taxpayer holds an interest until after the partnership files its Form 1065 on its extended due date of October 15. Similarly, a C-corporation with a six-month extension to September 15 to file its Form 1120 may not receive a Schedule K-1 from a calendar year partnership in which it holds an interest until 30 days after its return is due if the partnership files its Form 1065 and sends out the Schedule K-1s on its extended due date of October 15. This filing anomaly existed under prior regulations when the pass-through entity received an extension of time to file to a date on or after the extended due date for the pass-through interest holder, but the automatic six-month extension in these regulations may cause this to happen with more frequency.
Because of this filing anomaly, the availability of a six-month extension of time to file for pass-through entities may result in taxpayers filing an increased number of amended income tax returns. Therefore, it may be appropriate for pass-through entities to have a shorter extension period than their partners or shareholders. The Treasury Department and the IRS request comments on whether a shorter extension of time to file for pass-through entities might reduce overall taxpayer burden. Please follow the instructions in the “Comments and Public Hearing” section in the notice of proposed rulemaking accompanying these temporary regulations in this issue of the Bulletin.
In order to minimize the burden that might be imposed as a result of this filing anomaly, the Treasury Department and the IRS encourage pass-through entities that request an extension of time to file to minimize the impact that such extension might have on their partners’ or members’ ability to timely file (with an extension) their own tax returns.
These temporary regulations are effective for applications for an automatic extension of time to file certain returns filed after December 31, 2005. Therefore, the temporary regulations apply to applications for extension of time to file tax year 2005 returns. In addition, these temporary regulations also apply to applications for extension of time to file some tax year 2004 returns for certain fiscal year taxpayers because these returns are due after December 31, 2005. Although these fiscal year taxpayers should continue to use the tax year 2004 extension forms, the IRS will grant a six-month extension of time to file if an extension request made on one of these forms would otherwise qualify under these temporary regulations, except for use of the specified form.
These temporary regulations also allow administrators and sponsors of employee benefit plans subject to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to report information concerning the plans and direct filing entities to use a new version of Form 5558, “Application for Extension of Time To File Certain Employee Plan Returns,” for an automatic two and one-half-month extension of time to file. Under these regulations, the Form 5558 no longer requires taxpayers to provide an explanation of the need for the extension of time to file or a signature.
Under section 6075(b)(2), individuals who make a transfer by gift and who request an automatic extension of time to file the individual’s income tax return are deemed to have an extension of time to file the return required by section 6019. The temporary regulations also allow donors who do not request an extension of time to file an income tax return to request an automatic six-month extension of time to file Form 709, “United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return” by filing a new version of Form 8892, “Payment of Gift/GST Tax and/or Application for Extension of Time To File Form 709.” Under these regulations, the Form 8892 no longer requires an explanation of the need for the extension of time to file or a signature.
It has been determined that this Treasury decision is not a significant regulatory action as defined in Executive Order 12866. Therefore, a regulatory assessment is not required. It also has been determined that section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 5) does not apply to these regulations. For the applicability of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6), refer to the Special Analyses section of the preamble to the cross-reference notice of proposed rulemaking published in this issue of the Bulletin. Pursuant to section 7805(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, these temporary regulations will be submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration for comment on their impact on small businesses.
Section 1.6081-2T also issued under 26 U.S.C. 6081.
Section 1.6081-4T also issued under 26 U.S.C. 6081.
Section 1.6081-6T also issued under 26 U.S.C. 6081.
Section 1.6081-7T also issued under 26 U.S.C. 6081.
Section 1.6081-10T also issued under 26 U.S.C. 6081.
Par. 2. Section 1.6081-2 is removed.
§1.6081-2T Automatic extension of time to file certain returns filed by partnerships (temporary).
(a) In general. A partnership required to file Form 1065, “U.S. Return of Partnership Income,” or Form 8804, “Annual Return for Partnership Withholding Tax,” for any taxable year will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the partnership files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section. In the case of a partnership described in §1.6081-5(a)(1), the automatic extension of time to file allowed under this section runs concurrently with an extension of time to file granted pursuant to §1.6081-5(a).
(3) File the application with the Internal Revenue Service office designated in the application’s instructions.
(c) Payment of section 7519 amount. An automatic extension of time for filing a partnership return of income granted under paragraph (a) of this section does not extend the time for payment of any amount due under section 7519, relating to required payments for entities electing not to have a required taxable year.
(d) Section 444 election. An automatic extension of time for filing a partnership return of income will run concurrently with any extension of time for filing a return allowed because of section 444, relating to the election of a taxable year other than a required taxable year.
(e) Effect of extension on partner. An automatic extension of time for filing a partnership return of income under this section does not extend the time for filing a partner’s income tax return or the time for the payment of any tax due on a partner’s income tax return.
(f) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the partnership a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 7004 or to the partnership’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(g) Penalties. See section 6698 for failure to file a partnership return.
(h) Effective dates. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file the partnership returns listed in paragraph (a) of this section filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
Par. 4. Section 1.6081-3 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(1) and (e).
§1.6081-3 Automatic extension of time for filing corporation income tax returns.
(1) [Reserved]. For guidance on the form to file to request a 6-month extension of time to file corporation income tax returns after December 31, 2005, see §1.6081-3T.
(e) For guidance on the applicability date of this section, see §1.6081-3T.
§1.6081-3T Automatic extension of time for filing corporation income tax returns (temporary).
(a) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.6081-3(a).
(1) An application must be submitted on Form 7004, “Application for Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns,” or in any other manner prescribed by the Commissioner.
(a)(2) through (d) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.6081-3(a)(2) through (d).
(e) Effective dates. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (e)(2) of this section, this section applies to requests for extensions of time to file corporation income tax returns due after December 7, 2004.
(2) Paragraph (a)(1) of this section applies to applications for an automatic extension of time to file corporation income tax returns filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
Par. 6. Section 1.6081-4 is removed.
§1.6081-4T Automatic extension of time for filing individual income tax return (temporary).
(a) In general. An individual who is required to file an individual income tax return will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the individual files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section. In the case of an individual described in §1.6081-5(a)(5) or (6), the automatic 6-month extension will run concurrently with the extension of time to file granted pursuant to §1.6081-5.
(4) Show on the application the full amount properly estimated as tax for the taxable year.
(c) No extension of time for the payment of tax. An automatic extension of time for filing a return granted under paragraph (a) of this section will not extend the time for payment of any tax due on such return.
(d) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the individual a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 4868 or to the individual’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(e) Penalties. See section 6651 for failure to file an individual income tax return or failure to pay the amount shown as tax on the return. In particular, see §301.6651-1(c)(3) of this chapter (relating to a presumption of reasonable cause in certain circumstances involving an automatic extension of time for filing an individual income tax return).
(f) Effective dates. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file an individual income tax return filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
§1.6081-5 Extensions of time in the case of certain partnerships, corporations, and U.S. citizens and residents.
(b) [Reserved]. For guidance on how a person should demonstrate that the person qualified for the extension in paragraph (a) of this section after December 31, 2005, see §1.6081-5T.
§1.6081-5T Extensions of time in the case of certain partnerships, corporations, and U.S. citizens and residents (temporary).
(a) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.6081-5(a).
(2) If a person described in paragraph (a) of this section requests additional time to file, the person must request the extension on or before the fifteenth day of the sixth month following the close of the taxable year and check the appropriate box on Form 4868, “Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File a U.S. Individual Income Tax Return,” or Form 7004, “Application for Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns,” whichever is applicable, or in any other manner prescribed by the Commissioner.
(c) through (f) [Reserved]. For further guidance, see §1.6081-5(c) through (f).
(g) Effective date. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file returns of income for taxpayers listed in paragraph (a) of this section filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
Par. 10. Section 1.6081-6 is removed.
§1.6081-6T Automatic extension of time to file estate or trust income tax return (temporary).
(a) In general. An estate or trust required to file an income tax return on Form 1041, “U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts,” will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the estate or trust files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(3) Show on the application the amount properly estimated as tax for the estate or trust for the taxable year.
(d) Effect of extension on beneficiary. An automatic extension of time to file an estate or trust income tax return under this section will not extend the time for filing the income tax return of a beneficiary of the estate or trust or the time for the payment of any tax due on the beneficiary’s income tax return.
(e) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the estate or trust a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 7004 or to the estate or trust’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(f) Penalties. See section 6651 for failure to file an estate or trust income tax return or failure to pay the amount shown as tax on the return.
(g) Effective dates. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file an estate or trust income tax return filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
Par. 12. Section 1.6081-7 is removed.
§1.6081-7T Automatic extension of time to file Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) income tax return (temporary).
(a) In general. A Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) required to file an income tax return on Form 1066, “U.S. Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) Income Tax Return,” or Form 8831, “Excise Taxes on Excess Inclusions of REMIC Residual Interests,” for any taxable year will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the REMIC files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(3) Show on the application the full amount properly estimated as tax for the REMIC for the taxable year.
(d) Effect of extension on residual or regular interest holders. An automatic extension of time to file a REMIC income tax return under this section will not extend the time for filing the income tax return of a residual or regular interest holder of the REMIC or the time for the payment of any tax due on the residual or regular interest holder’s income tax return. An automatic extension will also not extend the time for payment of any excise tax on excess inclusions of REMIC residual interests.
(e) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the REMIC a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 7004 or to the REMIC’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(f) Penalties. See sections 6698 and 6651 for failure to file a REMIC income tax return or failure to pay an amount shown as tax on the return.
(g) Effective dates. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file REMIC income and excise tax returns listed in paragraph (a) of this section filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
§1.6081-10T Automatic extension of time to file withholding tax return for U.S. source income of foreign persons (temporary).
(a) In general. A withholding agent or intermediary required to file a return on Form 1042, “Annual Withholding Tax Return for U.S. Source Income of Foreign Persons,” for any taxable year will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the withholding agent or intermediary files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(3) Remit the amount of the properly estimated unpaid tax liability on or before the date prescribed for payment.
(d) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the withholding agent or intermediary a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 7004 or to the withholding agent or intermediary’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(e) Penalties. See section 6651 for failure to file a return or failure to pay an amount shown as tax on the return.
(f) Effective dates. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file the withholding tax return for U.S. source income of foreign persons return filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
§1.6081-11T Automatic extension of time for filing certain employee plan returns (temporary).
(a) In general. An administrator or sponsor of an employee benefit plan required to file a return under the provisions of chapter 61 or the regulations thereunder on Form 5500 (series), “Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan,” will be allowed an automatic 21/2-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the administrator or sponsor files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(2) File the application with the Internal Revenue Service office designated in the application’s instructions on or before the date prescribed for filing the information return.
(c) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the administrator or sponsor a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 5558 or to the administrator or sponsor’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(d) Penalties. See sections 6652, 6692, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 for penalties for failure to file a timely and complete Form 5500.
(e) Effective dates. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file Forms 5500 filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
Par. 17. Section 25.6081-1 is removed.
§25.6081-1T Automatic extension of time for filing gift tax returns (temporary).
(a) In general. Under section 6075(b)(2), an automatic six-month extension of time granted to a donor to file the donor’s return of income under §1.6081-4T shall be deemed to also be a six-month extension of time granted to file a return on Form 709, “United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return.” If a donor does not obtain an extension of time to file the donor’s return of income under §1.6081-4T, the donor will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file Form 709 after the date prescribed for filing if the donor files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section. In the case of an individual described in §1.6081-5(a)(5) or (6), the automatic 6-month extension of time to file Form 709 will run concurrently with the extension of time to file granted pursuant to §1.6081-5.
(d) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an extension at any time by mailing to the donor a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 8892, or to the donor’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(e) Penalties. See section 6651 for failure to file a gift tax return or failure to pay the amount shown as tax on the return.
(f) Effective dates. This section is applicable for applications for an extension of time to file Form 709 filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
Section 26.6081-1T also issued under the authority of 26 U.S.C. 6081(a).
§26.6081-1T Automatic extension of time for filing generation-skipping transfer tax returns (temporary).
(a) In general. A skip person distributee required to file a return on Form 706-GS(D), “Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return For Distributions,” or a trustee required to file a return on Form 706-GS(T), “Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return For Terminations,” will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing if the skip person distributee or trustee files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(d) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the skip person distributee or trustee a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 7004 or to the skip person distributee or trustee’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(e) Penalties. See section 6651 for failure to file a generation-skipping transfer tax return or failure to pay the amount shown as tax on the return.
(f) Effective dates. This section is effective for applications for an automatic extension of time to file a generation-skipping transfer tax return filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
Section 53.6081-1T also issued under 26 U.S.C. 6081(a).
Par. 22. Section 53.6081-1 is removed.
§53.6081-1T Automatic extension of time for filing the return to report taxes due under section 4951 for self-dealing with a nuclear decommissioning fund (temporary).
(a) In general. A disqualified person for purposes of section 4951(e)(4) who engaged in self-dealing with a Nuclear Decommissioning Fund, and must report tax due under section 4951 on Form 1120-ND, “Return for Nuclear Decommissioning Funds and Certain Related Persons,” will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the disqualified person files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section. For guidance on requesting an extension of time to file Form 1120-ND for purposes of reporting contributions received, income earned, administrative expenses of operating the fund, and the tax on modified gross income, see §1.6081-3 of this chapter.
(d) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the disqualified person a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 7004 or to the disqualified person’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(e) Penalties. See section 6651 for failure to file or failure to pay the amount shown as tax on the return.
(f) Effective dates. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file a return to report taxes due under section 4951 for self-dealing with a Nuclear Decommissioning Fund filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
Par. 25. Section 55.6081-1 is removed.
§55.6081-1T Automatic extension of time for filing a return due under Chapter 44 (temporary).
(a) In general. A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) required to file a return on Form 8612, “Return of Excise Tax on Undistributed Income of Real Estate Investment Trusts,” or a Regulated Investment Company (RIC) required to file a return on Form 8613, “Return of Excise Tax on Undistributed Income of Regulated Investment Companies,” will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the REIT or RIC files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(d) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the REIT or RIC a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 7004 or to the REIT or RIC’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(f) Effective dates. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file a return due under chapter 44, filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
Par. 28. Section 156.6081-1 is removed.
§156.6081-1T Automatic extension of time for filing a return due under chapter 54 (temporary).
(a) In general. A taxpayer required to file a return on Form 8725, “Excise Tax on Greenmail,” will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the taxpayer files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(d) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the taxpayer a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 7004 or to the taxpayer’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(f) Effective dates. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file a return due under chapter 54, filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
Par. 31. Section 157.6081-1 is removed.
§157.6081-1T Automatic extension of time for filing a return due under chapter 55 (temporary).
(a) In general. A taxpayer required to file a return on Form 8876, “Excise Tax on Structured Settlement Factoring Transactions,” will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the taxpayer files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(f) Effective dates. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file a return due under chapter 55, filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
§301.6081-2T Automatic extension of time for filing an information return with respect to certain foreign trusts (temporary).
(a) In general. A trust required to file a return on Form 3520-A, “Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner,” will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the trust files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(2) File the application on or before the date prescribed for filing the return with the Internal Revenue Service office designated in the application’s instructions.
(c) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the trust a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 7004 or to the trust’s last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see §301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(d) Penalties. See section 6677 for failure to file information returns with respect to certain foreign trusts.
(e) Effective dates. This section is effective for applications for an automatic extension of time to file an information return with respect to certain foreign trusts listed in paragraph (a) of this section filed after December 31, 2005. The applicability of this section expires on November 4, 2008.
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary (for Tax Policy).
The principal author of these regulations is Tracey B. Leibowitz of the Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration), Administrative Provisions and Judicial Practice Division.
This Notice provides procedures for corporations, electing small business corporations, and organizations required to file returns under section 6033 (taxpayers) to request a waiver of the requirement to electronically file Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return; Form 1120S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation; Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax; and Form 990-PF, Return of Private Foundation or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust Treated as a Private Foundation. This notice also includes guidance on the timely filing of a return required to be electronically filed that is rejected.
On January 12, 2005, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (Service) issued temporary regulations that, beginning in 2006, require certain large corporations, electing small business corporations and organizations required to file returns under section 6033 to electronically file their income tax or annual information returns. T.D. 9175, 2005-10 I.R.B. 665 [70 F.R. 2012].
Section 6011(e)(2) provides that the Service may not require an entity to file returns on electronic media unless the entity is required to file at least 250 returns during the calendar year. Under the temporary regulations, corporations that meet this threshold and that have assets of $50 million or more must file their Form 1120 or Form 1120S returns electronically for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2005. The temporary regulations also require that tax exempt organizations with assets of $100 million or more that are required to file returns under section 6033 and that meet the 250 return threshold file their Form 990 electronically for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2005. The $50 million and $100 million asset thresholds will decrease to $10 million for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2006.
The temporary regulations further require private foundations or section 4947(a)(1) trusts (regardless of asset size) that are required to file returns under section 6033 and that meet the 250 return threshold, to file their Form 990-PF electronically for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2006.
Temporary regulations sections 301.6011-5T, 301.6033-4T, and 301.6037-2T and IRS publications provide for exceptions and hardship waivers from the electronic filing requirement for corporations, organizations required to file returns under section 6033, and electing small business corporations. IRS Publication 4163, Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for Authorized IRS e-file Providers of Forms 1120/1120S, and IRS Publication 4206, Information for Authorized IRS e-file Providers of Exempt Organization Filings, contain instructions for filing corporate and tax exempt organization returns electronically, and exclude certain types of returns from the electronic filing requirement. For example, for tax year 2005, the Service has excluded amended returns from the electronic filing requirement. The Service, however, will accept amended returns through the Modernized e-File (MeF) program effective January 2007. For a complete and up to date list of the exclusions or for further information on electronic filing, refer to Publication 4163, Publication 4206, and the IRS.gov Internet site. The Service will post answers to frequently-asked questions on this site.
If the portion of a return required to be filed electronically is transmitted on or before the due date (including extensions) and is ultimately rejected, but the electronic return originator and the taxpayer comply with the following requirements for timely submission of the return, the return will be considered timely filed and any elections attached to the return will be considered valid. For taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2005, the Service will allow the taxpayer 20 calendar days from the date of first transmission to perfect the return for electronic resubmission.
If the electronic return cannot be accepted for processing electronically, the taxpayer must file a paper return with the Service Center where it would normally be filed. In order for the paper return to be considered timely, it must be filed by the later of the due date, or 5 calendar days after the date the Service last gives notification to the taxpayer that the return has been rejected, as long as the first transmission was made on or before the due date of the return (including extensions). The paper return should include an explanation of why the return is being filed after the due date and include a copy of the Service’s final rejection notification. A paper return filed in accordance with this paragraph will be considered timely filed and any elections attached to the return will be considered valid. A waiver request does not have to be filed by the taxpayer under the perfection procedures described in this paragraph.
When certain taxpayers required to file over 250 returns fail to file electronically as required, those taxpayers may be liable for failure to file penalties under I.R.C. §§ 6651 or 6652, unless the taxpayer can establish that the failure to file the return electronically was due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect. The temporary regulations permit the Service to waive the electronic filing requirement if the taxpayer demonstrates that undue hardship would result if it were required to file its return electronically. The regulations require that taxpayers seeking a waiver should request that waiver in the manner prescribed in applicable revenue procedures or publications.
The Service will approve or deny requests for a waiver of the electronic filing requirement based on each taxpayer’s particular facts and circumstances. In determining whether to approve or deny a waiver request, the Service will consider the taxpayer’s ability to timely file its return electronically without incurring an undue economic hardship. The Service will generally grant waivers for filing returns electronically where the taxpayer can demonstrate the undue hardship that would result by complying with the electronic filing requirement, including any incremental costs to the filer. Mindful of the software and technological issues in filing electronically, the Service will also generally grant waivers for filing returns electronically where technology issues prevent the taxpayer from filing its return electronically. Guidance on situations in which deviations or exclusions from the electronic filing requirement can be made without a waiver request (e.g., amended returns) is available in IRS Publication 4163, IRS Publication 4206, and on the IRS.gov Internet site.
(2) The taxpayer’s name, federal tax identification number, and mailing address.
(3) The type of form for which the waiver is requested.
(4) The taxable year for which the waiver is requested.
(5) The value of the taxpayer’s total assets at the end of the taxable year as reported (or to be reported) on the entity’s Form 1120, 1120S, 990, or 990-PF.
c) the undue hardship that would result by complying with the electronic filing requirement, including any incremental costs to the taxpayer of complying with the electronic filing requirements. Incremental costs are those costs that are above and beyond the costs to file on paper. The incremental costs must be supported by a detailed computation. The detailed computation must include a schedule detailing the costs to file on paper and the costs to file electronically.
(7) A statement as to what steps the taxpayer will take to assure its ability to file future returns electronically.
Requests from the taxpayer’s tax advisor/preparer must include a valid power of attorney.
The waiver request should not be attached to the taxpayer’s paper tax return. Extension requests or payments should not be submitted with the waiver request.
Taxpayers are encouraged to file electronic filing waiver requests for failure to file a return electronically at least 45 days prior to the due date of the return, including extensions. This will give the Service time to process the waiver request.
Until the Service issues further guidance, taxpayers should file a waiver request with the Ogden Submission Processing Center.
Taxpayers may also fax the waiver request to the following number: (801) 620-7622.
Corporate taxpayers may email questions about e-file to: largecorporate@irs.gov. Software developers and vendors may email questions about corporate e-file to: 1120@irs.gov.
Further information is available on the E-file for Charities and Nonprofits webpage at the IRS.gov Internet site.
The principal author of this announcement is Michael Hara of the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure & Administration). For questions concerning a request for waiver, you may contact the Ogden Service Center by calling 1-866-255-0654 and then selecting option 1, then 2, and then 5.
Notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of proposed rulemaking by cross-reference to temporary regulations.
In this issue of the Bulletin, the IRS is issuing final and temporary regulations (T.D. 9229) relating to the simplification of procedures for automatic extensions of time to file certain returns. The text of those regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations.
Written or electronically generated comments and requests for a public hearing must be received by February 6, 2006.
Send submissions to: CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-144898-04), room 5203, Internal Revenue Service, PO Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Submissions may be hand delivered Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm to: CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-144898-04), Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Alternatively, taxpayers may submit comments electronically via the IRS Internet site at www.irs.gov/regs or via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov (IRS and REG-144898-04).
Concerning the proposed regulations, Allen D. Madison, (202) 622-4940; concerning submissions of comments and requests for a public hearing, LaNita Van Dyke (202) 622-7180 (not toll-free numbers).
The six-month automatic extension of time to file set forth in these temporary regulations applies to returns of pass-through entities, e.g., Form 1065 for partnerships. The Treasury Department and the IRS recognize that because the six-month automatic extension is available for returns of pass-through entities, some taxpayers may not receive information returns from the pass-through entities that they need in order to complete their own income tax returns before those returns are due. For example, an individual income taxpayer with a six-month extension of time to October 15 to file the Form 1040 may not receive a Schedule K-1 from a partnership in which the taxpayer holds an interest until after the partnership files its Form 1065 on its extended due date of October 15. Similarly, a C-corporation with a six-month extension to September 15 to file its Form 1120 may not receive a Schedule K-1 from a calendar year partnership in which it holds an interest until as much as 30 days after its return is due if the partnership files its Form 1065 and sends out the Schedule K-1s on its extended due date of October 15th. This filing anomaly existed under prior regulations when the pass-through entity received an extension of time to file to a date on or after the extended due date for the pass-through interest holder, but the automatic six-month extension in this regulation may cause this to happen with more frequency.
Because of this filing anomaly, the availability of a six-month extension of time to file for pass-through entities may result in taxpayers filing an increased number of amended income tax returns. Therefore, it may be appropriate for pass-through entities to have a shorter extension period than their partners or shareholders. The Treasury Department and the IRS request comments on whether a shorter extension of time to file for pass-through entities might reduce overall taxpayer burden. Please follow the instructions in the “Comments and Requests for a Public Hearing” portion of this preamble. In order to minimize the burden that might be imposed as a result of this filing anomaly, the Treasury Department and the IRS encourage pass-through entities that request an extension of time to file to minimize the impact that such extension might have on their partners’ or members’ ability to timely file (with an extension) their own tax returns.
The temporary regulations also provide that taxpayers that requested additional time to file certain excise, income, information, and other returns by submitting Form 2758, “Application for Extension of Time To File Certain Excise, Income, Information, and Other Returns,” may now request an automatic six-month extension of time to file by filing Form 7004.
The temporary regulations also allow administrators and sponsors of employee benefit plans subject to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to report information concerning the plans and direct entities requesting an extension to use Form 5558, “Application for Extension of Time To File Certain Employee Plan Returns,” for an automatic two and one-half-month extension of time to file.
The text of those regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. The preamble to the temporary regulations explains the amendments.
It has been determined that this notice of proposed rulemaking is not a significant regulatory action as defined in Executive Order 12866. Therefore, a regulatory assessment is not required. It also has been determined that section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 5) does not apply to these regulations, and, because these regulations do not impose a collection of information on small entities, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6) does not apply. Pursuant to section 7805(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, this notice of proposed rulemaking will be submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration for comment on their impact.
Before these proposed regulations are adopted as final regulations, consideration will be given to any written (a signed original and 8 copies) and electronic comments that are submitted timely to the IRS. The IRS and Treasury specifically request comments on the clarity of the proposed regulations and how they can be made easier to understand. All comments will be available for public inspection and copying. A public hearing may be scheduled if requested in writing by any person that timely submits comments. If a public hearing is scheduled, notice of the date, time, and place for the public hearing will be published in the Federal Register.
§1.6081-1 Extension of time for filing returns.
(ii) An explanation of the reasons for requesting the extension to aid the internal revenue officer in determining whether to grant the request.
(5) Form of application. Taxpayers may apply for an extension of the time for filing a return, statement, or other document in a letter that includes the information required by paragraph (b)(3) of this section. In the case of an individual income tax return on Form 1040 series, however, taxpayers should apply for an extension of the time for filing in accordance with §1.6081-4 of this chapter.
§1.6081-2 Automatic extension of time to file certain returns filed by partnerships.
[The text of proposed §1.6081-2 is the same as the text of §1.6081-2T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
(1) [The text of proposed §1.6081-3(a)(1) is the same as the text of §1.6081-3T(a)(1) published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§1.6081-4 Automatic extension of time for filing individual income tax return.
[The text of proposed §1.6081-4 is the same as the text of §1.6081-4T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
(b) [The text of proposed §1.6081-5(b) is the same as the text of §1.6081-5T(b) published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§1.6081-6 Automatic extension of time to file estate or trust income tax return.
[The text of proposed §1.6081-6 is the same as the text of §1.6081-6T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§1.6081-7 Automatic extension of time to file Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) income tax return.
[The text of proposed §1.6081-7 is the same as the text of §1.6081-7T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§1.6081-10 Automatic extension of time to file withholding tax return for U.S. source income of foreign persons.
[The text of proposed §1.6081-10 is the same as the text of §1.6081-10T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§1.6081-11 Automatic extension of time for filing certain employee plan returns.
[The text of proposed §1.6081-11 is the same as the text of §1.6081-11T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§25.6081-1 Automatic extension of time for filing gift tax returns.
[The text of proposed §25.6081-1 is the same as the text of §25.6081-1T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§26.6081-1 Automatic extension of time for filing generation-skipping transfer tax returns.
[The text of proposed §26.6081-1 is the same as the text of §26.6081-1T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§53.6081-1 Automatic extension of time for filing the return to report taxes due under section 4951 for self-dealing with a nuclear decommissioning fund.
[The text of proposed §53.6081-1 is the same as the text of §53.6081-1T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§55.6081-1 Automatic extension of time for filing a return due under Chapter 44.
[The text of proposed §55.6081-1 is the same as the text of §55.6081-1T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§156.6081-1 Automatic extension of time for filing a return due under Chapter 54.
[The text of proposed §156.6081-1 is the same as the text of §156.6081-1T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§157.6081-1 Automatic extension of time for filing a return due under Chapter 55.
[The text of proposed §157.6081-1 is the same as the text of §157.6081-1T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
§301.6081-2 Automatic extension of time for filing an information return with respect to certain foreign trusts.
[The text of proposed §301.6081-2 is the same as the text of §301.6081-2T published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
The principal author of these regulations is Tracey B. Leibowitz, of the Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration), Administrative Provisions and Judicial Practice Division.
This announcement is to advise partnerships and S corporations with fiscal tax years beginning in 2004 and ending after August 27, 2005, of two act sections in the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005 that may benefit their partners and shareholders. This announcement is intended to supplement the 2004 instructions for Forms 1065 and 1120-S.
Qualified contributions. Cash contributions made by a partnership during the period beginning on August 28, 2005, and ending on December 31, 2005, to charitable organizations described in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 170(b)(1)(A) (except for organizations described in IRC section 509(a)(3)) qualify for suspension of the following limitations.
The limitation on overall itemized deductions.
An individual partner’s deduction for qualified cash contributions is allowed to the extent the individual’s adjusted gross income (computed without regard to any net operating loss carryback) exceeds the deduction for other charitable contributions. See publication 526, Charitable Contributions, for information on adjusted gross income limitations on deductions for charitable contributions.
Corporate partners. For corporate partners that elect this provision, their distributive shares of these qualified contributions are not subject to the 10% taxable income limitation. A corporate partner’s deduction for qualified cash contributions is allowed to the extent the corporation’s taxable income (as computed in IRC section 170(b)(2)) exceeds the deduction for other charitable contributions. Qualified contributions passed through to corporate partners are limited to contributions for relief efforts related to Hurricane Katrina.
Rules similar to those for partnerships discussed above also apply to S corporations and their shareholders.
Reporting on Schedule K-1 for partnerships and S corporations. If a partnership or S corporation has made any cash contributions that qualify for these provisions, it must attach a statement to the Schedule K-1 (for the 2004-2005 fiscal tax year) separately reporting the partner’s or shareholder’s share of the qualified contributions. Indicate on the attached statement that the individual partner should report these contributions on line 15b of Schedule A (Form 1040) if the partner makes this election. For partnerships, identify this attached statement in box 13 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) using code T (other deductions). For S corporations, identify this attached statement in box 12 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S) using code P (other deductions).
The Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005 temporarily extended the enhanced deduction for certain charitable contributions of food inventory under IRC section 170(e)(3) to contributions by partnerships and S corporations. The deduction is limited to donations of food inventory to certain charitable organizations for the care of the ill, needy, and infants during the period beginning on August 28, 2005, and ending on December 31, 2005. The food must meet all the quality and labeling standards imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Amount of Contribution. The amount of the charitable contribution for donated food inventory is the lesser of (a) the basis of the donated food plus one-half of the appreciation (gain if the donated food were sold at fair market value on the date of the gift) or (b) twice the amount of basis of the donated food.
10% net income limitation. The deduction for contributions of food inventory may not exceed 10% of the partner’s or shareholder’s aggregate net income for the tax year from all businesses from which food inventory contributions were made, including the partner’s or shareholder’s share of net income from the partnerships or S corporations that made the food inventory contributions.
Reporting on Schedule K-1 for partnerships and S corporations. If a partnership or S corporation has any qualified food inventory contributions, it must attach to Schedule K-1 (for the 2004-2005 fiscal tax year) a statement providing the following information.
The partner’s and shareholder’s share of the amount of the charitable contribution (see Amount of contribution above) for qualified food inventory that was donated to charitable organizations during the period beginning on August 28, 2005, and ending on December 31, 2005.
The partner’s and shareholder’s share of the total net income for the tax year from the partnership’s or S corporation’s business activities from which the contributions of food inventory were made.
For partnerships, identify this attached statement in box 13 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) using code T (other deductions). For S corporations, identify this attached statement in box 12 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S) using code P (other deductions).
If on the other hand a suit for declaratory judgment has been timely filed, contributions from individuals and organizations described in section 170(c)(2) that are otherwise allowable will continue to be deductible. Protection under section 7428(c) would begin on November 28, 2005, and would end on the date the court first determines that the organization is not described in section 170(c)(2) as more particularly set forth in section 7428(c)(1). For individual contributors, the maximum deduction protected is $1,000, with a husband and wife treated as one contributor. This benefit is not extended to any individual, in whole or in part, for the acts or omissions of the organization that were the basis for revocation.
A cumulative list of all revenue rulings, revenue procedures, Treasury decisions, etc., published in Internal Revenue Bulletins 2005-1 through 2005-26 is in Internal Revenue Bulletin 2005-26, dated June 27, 2005.
A cumulative list of current actions on previously published items in Internal Revenue Bulletins 2005-1 through 2005-26 is in Internal Revenue Bulletin 2005-26, dated June 27, 2005.

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