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In this week’s Tax Geek Tuesday, we take a look at a case out of the Tax Court that should have tax advisors scrambling to see if an opportunity exists for their home-builder clients to defer ...

Certain construction contractors may be eligible to use the cash or completed-contract method of accounting for regular income tax. However, these taxpayers may also be liable for alternative minimum ...

Developers of upscale home communities could include common improvements and infrastructure in contract subject matter for the completed-contract method of recognizing income from the sale of homes.

Construction and engineering contracts normally use the percentage of completion method for revenue recognition. Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the PCM is the preferred method ...

Construction companies and contractors can choose among several accrual accounting methods specialized for their industry. They can also use cash accounting. If they choose accrual accounting, they ...

The IRS recently announced its disagreement with the Ninth Circuit’s ruling that, with respect to planned communities, the 95% test under the completed contract method of accounting applies on a ...

Good news regarding a potential tax benefit was offset by a de facto profit warning from the galvanizing and electrical products and services company. AZZ is conducting an accounting review relating ...