Elections Regarding Start-Up Expenditures, Corporation Organizational Expenditures, and Partnership Organizational Expenses, 50887-50891 [2011-20872]

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• Internal Revenue Service
• DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 17, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50887-50891]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-20872]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

26 CFR Part 1

[TD 9542]
RIN 1545-BE77


Elections Regarding Start-Up Expenditures, Corporation 
Organizational Expenditures, and Partnership Organizational Expenses

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.

ACTION: Final regulations and removal of temporary regulations.

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SUMMARY: This document contains final regulations relating to elections 
to deduct start-up expenditures, organizational expenditures of 
corporations, and organizational expenses of partnerships. The American 
Jobs Creation Act of 2004 amended the Internal Revenue Code to permit 
the optional deduction of a limited amount of these types of expenses 
that are paid or incurred after October 22, 2004. The regulations 
affect taxpayers that pay or incur these expenses and provide guidance 
on how to elect to deduct the expenses in accordance with the new 
rules.

DATES: Effective Date: These regulations are effective on August 16, 
2011.
    Applicability Dates: For dates of applicability, see Sec. Sec.  
1.195-1(d), 1.248-1(f), and 1.709-1(b)(5).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  R. Matthew Kelley, (202) 622-7900 
(not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    This document contains final amendments to the Income Tax 
Regulations (26 CFR part 1) under sections 195, 248, and 709 of the 
Internal Revenue Code to reflect amendments made by section 902 of the 
American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-357, 118 Stat. 1418) 
(the Act). The amendments made by section 902 of the Act are effective 
for amounts paid or incurred after October 22, 2004, the date of the 
enactment of the Act.
    As amended by section 902(a) of the Act, section 195(b) allows an 
electing taxpayer to deduct, in the taxable year in which the taxpayer 
begins an active trade or business, an amount equal to the lesser of 
(1) the amount of the start-up expenditures that relate to the active 
trade or business, or (2) $5,000, reduced (but not below zero) by the 
amount by which the start-up expenditures exceed $50,000. The remainder 
of the start-up expenditures is deductible ratably over the 180-month 
period beginning with the month in which the active trade or business 
begins.
    As amended by section 902(b) of the Act, section 248(a) allows an 
electing corporation to deduct, in the taxable year in which the 
corporation begins business, an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the 
amount of the organizational expenditures of the corporation, or (2) 
$5,000, reduced (but not below zero) by the amount by which the 
organizational expenditures exceed $50,000. The remainder of the 
organizational expenditures is deductible ratably over the 180-month 
period beginning with the month in which the corporation begins 
business.
    As amended by section 902(c) of the Act, section 709(b) allows an 
electing partnership to deduct, in the taxable year in which the 
partnership begins business, an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the 
amount of the organizational expenses of the partnership, or (2) 
$5,000, reduced (but not below zero) by the amount by which the 
organizational expenses exceed $50,000. The remainder of the 
organizational expenses is deductible ratably over the 180-month period 
beginning with the month in which the partnership begins business.

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    On July 8, 2008, temporary regulations (TD 9411) regarding 
elections to deduct start-up and organizational expenditures under 
sections 195, 248, and 709 were published in the Federal Register (73 
FR 38910). A notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-164965-04) cross-
referencing the temporary regulations was published in the Federal 
Register (73 FR 38940) on the same day. One written comment responding 
to the notice of proposed rulemaking was received. No public hearing 
was requested or held. After consideration of the comment, the 
regulations are adopted as amended by this Treasury decision. The 
comment is discussed elsewhere in this preamble.
    These regulations apply to expenditures paid or incurred after 
August 16, 2011. However, taxpayers may apply all the provisions of 
these regulations to expenditures paid or incurred under sections 195, 
248, and 709 after October 22, 2004, provided the period of limitations 
on assessment of tax has not expired for the year the election under 
section 195, 248, or 709 is deemed made. Expenditures paid or incurred 
on or before October 22, 2004, may be amortized over a period of not 
less than 60 months as provided for under prior law.

Summary of Comment

    The commentator recommended that the final regulations clarify what 
is meant in the proposed regulations by ``clearly electing to 
capitalize'' start-up and organizational costs. The commentator noted 
that it is unclear whether a taxpayer that unintentionally does not 
deduct or amortize start-up and organizational costs could be 
considered to have ``clearly elected to capitalize'' them. The IRS and 
the Treasury Department agree with the recommendation to clarify the 
election requirements, and the final regulations provide that a 
taxpayer wishing to make an election to capitalize start-up and 
organizational costs must ``affirmatively elect to capitalize'' the 
costs on a timely filed Federal income tax return.

Special Analyses

    It has been determined that this Treasury decision is not a 
significant regulatory action as defined in Executive Order 12866 as 
supplemented by Executive Order 13563. 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. Because the 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 Code, the notice of proposed rulemaking preceding these final 
regulations was submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the 
Small Business Administration for comment on its impact on small 
business.

Drafting Information

    The principal author of these regulations is R. Matthew Kelley of 
the Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (Income Tax & Accounting). 
However, other personnel from the IRS and Treasury Department 
participated in their development.

List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 1

    Income taxes, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Adoption of Amendments to the Regulations

    Accordingly, 26 CFR part 1 is amended as follows:

PART 1--INCOME TAXES

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Paragraph 1. The authority citation for part 1 continues to read in 
part as follows:

    Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * *


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Par. 2. Section 1.195-1 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  1.195-1   Election to amortize start-up expenditures.

    (a) In general. Under section 195(b), a taxpayer may elect to 
amortize start-up expenditures as defined in section 195(c)(1). In the 
taxable year in which a taxpayer begins an active trade or business, an 
electing taxpayer may deduct an amount equal to the lesser of the 
amount of the start-up expenditures that relate to the active trade or 
business, or $5,000 (reduced (but not below zero) by the amount by 
which the start-up expenditures exceed $50,000). The remainder of the 
start-up expenditures is deductible ratably over the 180-month period 
beginning with the month in which the active trade or business begins. 
All start-up expenditures that relate to the active trade or business 
are considered in determining whether the start-up expenditures exceed 
$50,000, including expenditures incurred on or before October 22, 2004.
    (b) Time and manner of making election. A taxpayer is deemed to 
have made an election under section 195(b) to amortize start-up 
expenditures as defined in section 195(c)(1) for the taxable year in 
which the active trade or business to which the expenditures relate 
begins. A taxpayer may choose to forgo the deemed election by 
affirmatively electing to capitalize its start-up expenditures on a 
timely filed Federal income tax return (including extensions) for the 
taxable year in which the active trade or business to which the 
expenditures relate begins. The election either to amortize start-up 
expenditures under section 195(b) or to capitalize start-up 
expenditures is irrevocable and applies to all start-up expenditures 
that are related to the active trade or business. A change in the 
characterization of an item as a start-up expenditure is a change in 
method of accounting to which sections 446 and 481(a) apply if the 
taxpayer treated the item consistently for two or more taxable years. A 
change in the determination of the taxable year in which the active 
trade or business begins also is treated as a change in method of 
accounting if the taxpayer amortized start-up expenditures for two or 
more taxable years.
    (c) Examples. The following examples illustrate the application of 
this section:

    Example 1. Expenditures of $5,000 or less. Corporation X, a 
calendar year taxpayer, incurs $3,000 of start-up expenditures after 
October 22, 2004, that relate to an active trade or business that 
begins on July 1, 2011. Under paragraph (b) of this section, 
Corporation X is deemed to have elected to amortize start-up 
expenditures under section 195(b) in 2011. Therefore, Corporation X 
may deduct the entire amount of the start-up expenditures in 2011, 
the taxable year in which the active trade or business begins.
    Example 2. Expenditures of more than $5,000 but less than or 
equal to $50,000. The facts are the same as in Example 1 except that 
Corporation X incurs start-up expenditures of $41,000. Under 
paragraph (b) of this section, Corporation X is deemed to have 
elected to amortize start-up expenditures under section 195(b) in 
2011. Therefore, Corporation X may deduct $5,000 and the portion of 
the remaining $36,000 that is allocable to July through December of 
2011 ($36,000/180 x 6 = $1,200) in 2011, the taxable year in which 
the active trade or business begins. Corporation X may amortize the 
remaining $34,800 ($36,000 - $1,200 = $34,800) ratably over the 
remaining 174 months.
    Example 3. Subsequent change in the characterization of an item. 
The facts are the same as in Example 2 except that Corporation X 
determines in 2013 that Corporation X incurred $10,000 for an 
additional start-up expenditure erroneously deducted in 2011 under 
section 162 as a business expense. Under paragraph (b) of this 
section, Corporation X is deemed to have elected to amortize start-
up expenditures under section 195(b) in 2011, including the 
additional $10,000 of start-up expenditures. Corporation X is using 
an impermissible method of accounting for the additional $10,000 of 
start-up expenditures and must change its method under Sec.  1.446-
1(e) and the applicable general administrative procedures in effect 
in 2013.

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    Example 4. Subsequent redetermination of year in which business 
begins. The facts are the same as in Example 2 except that, in 2012, 
Corporation X deducted the start-up expenditures allocable to 
January through December of 2012 ($36,000/180 x 12 = $2,400). In 
addition, in 2013 it is determined that Corporation X actually began 
business in 2012. Under paragraph (b) of this section, Corporation X 
is deemed to have elected to amortize start-up expenditures under 
section 195(b) in 2012. Corporation X impermissibly deducted start-
up expenditures in 2011, and incorrectly determined the amount of 
start-up expenditures deducted in 2012. Therefore, Corporation X is 
using an impermissible method of accounting for the start-up 
expenditures and must change its method under Sec.  1.446-1(e) and 
the applicable general administrative procedures in effect in 2013.
    Example 5. Expenditures of more than $50,000 but less than or 
equal to $55,000. The facts are the same as in Example 1 except that 
Corporation X incurs start-up expenditures of $54,500. Under 
paragraph (b) of this section, Corporation X is deemed to have 
elected to amortize start-up expenditures under section 195(b) in 
2011. Therefore, Corporation X may deduct $500 ($5,000 - $4,500) and 
the portion of the remaining $54,000 that is allocable to July 
through December of 2011 ($54,000/180 x 6 = $1,800) in 2011, the 
taxable year in which the active trade or business begins. 
Corporation X may amortize the remaining $52,200 ($54,000 - $1,800 = 
$52,200) ratably over the remaining 174 months.
    Example 6. Expenditures of more than $55,000. The facts are the 
same as in Example 1 except that Corporation X incurs start-up 
expenditures of $450,000. Under paragraph (b) of this section, 
Corporation X is deemed to have elected to amortize start-up 
expenditures under section 195(b) in 2011. Therefore, Corporation X 
may deduct the amounts allocable to July through December of 2011 
($450,000/180 x 6 = $15,000) in 2011, the taxable year in which the 
active trade or business begins. Corporation X may amortize the 
remaining $435,000 ($450,000 - $15,000 = $435,000) ratably over the 
remaining 174 months.

    (d) Effective/applicability date. This section applies to start-up 
expenditures paid or incurred after August 16, 2011. However, taxpayers 
may apply all the provisions of this section to start-up expenditures 
paid or incurred after October 22, 2004, provided that the period of 
limitations on assessment of tax for the year the election under 
paragraph (b) of this section is deemed made has not expired. For 
start-up expenditures paid or incurred on or before September 8, 2008, 
taxpayers may instead apply Sec.  1.195-1, as in effect prior to that 
date (Sec.  1.195-1 as contained in 26 CFR part 1 edition revised as of 
April 1, 2008).


Sec.  1.195-1T   [Removed]

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Par. 3. Section 1.195-1T is removed.

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Par. 4. Section 1.248-1 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) and (c), 
and adding paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) to read as follows:


Sec.  1.248-1   Election to amortize organizational expenditures.

    (a) In general. Under section 248(a), a corporation may elect to 
amortize organizational expenditures as defined in section 248(b) and 
Sec.  1.248-1(b). In the taxable year in which a corporation begins 
business, an electing corporation may deduct an amount equal to the 
lesser of the amount of the organizational expenditures of the 
corporation, or $5,000 (reduced (but not below zero) by the amount by 
which the organizational expenditures exceed $50,000). The remainder of 
the organizational expenditures is deducted ratably over the 180-month 
period beginning with the month in which the corporation begins 
business. All organizational expenditures of the corporation are 
considered in determining whether the organizational expenditures 
exceed $50,000, including expenditures incurred on or before October 
22, 2004.
* * * * *
    (c) Time and manner of making election. A corporation is deemed to 
have made an election under section 248(a) to amortize organizational 
expenditures as defined in section 248(b) and Sec.  1.248-1(b) for the 
taxable year in which the corporation begins business. A corporation 
may choose to forgo the deemed election by affirmatively electing to 
capitalize its organizational expenditures on a timely filed Federal 
income tax return (including extensions) for the taxable year in which 
the corporation begins business. The election either to amortize 
organizational expenditures under section 248(a) or to capitalize 
organizational expenditures is irrevocable and applies to all 
organizational expenditures of the corporation. A change in the 
characterization of an item as an organizational expenditure is a 
change in method of accounting to which sections 446 and 481(a) apply 
if the corporation treated the item consistently for two or more 
taxable years. A change in the determination of the taxable year in 
which the corporation begins business also is treated as a change in 
method of accounting if the corporation amortized organizational 
expenditures for two or more taxable years.
    (d) Determination of when corporation begins business. The 
deduction allowed under section 248 must be spread over a period 
beginning with the month in which the corporation begins business. The 
determination of the date the corporation begins business presents a 
question of fact which must be determined in each case in light of all 
the circumstances of the particular case. The words ``begins 
business,'' however, do not have the same meaning as ``in existence.'' 
Ordinarily, a corporation begins business when it starts the business 
operations for which it was organized; a corporation comes into 
existence on the date of its incorporation. Mere organizational 
activities, such as the obtaining of the corporate charter, are not 
alone sufficient to show the beginning of business. If the activities 
of the corporation have advanced to the extent necessary to establish 
the nature of its business operations, however, it will be deemed to 
have begun business. For example, the acquisition of operating assets 
which are necessary to the type of business contemplated may constitute 
the beginning of business.
    (e) Examples. The following examples illustrate the application of 
this section:

    Example 1. Expenditures of $5,000 or less. Corporation X, a 
calendar year taxpayer, incurs $3,000 of organizational expenditures 
after October 22, 2004, and begins business on July 1, 2011. Under 
paragraph (c) of this section, Corporation X is deemed to have 
elected to amortize organizational expenditures under section 248(a) 
in 2011. Therefore, Corporation X may deduct the entire amount of 
the organizational expenditures in 2011, the taxable year in which 
Corporation X begins business.
    Example 2. Expenditures of more than $5,000 but less than or 
equal to $50,000. The facts are the same as in Example 1 except that 
Corporation X incurs organizational expenditures of $41,000. Under 
paragraph (c) of this section, Corporation X is deemed to have 
elected to amortize organizational expenditures under section 248(a) 
in 2011. Therefore, Corporation X may deduct $5,000 and the portion 
of the remaining $36,000 that is allocable to July through December 
of 2011 ($36,000/180 x 6 = $1,200) in 2011, the taxable year in 
which Corporation X begins business. Corporation X may amortize the 
remaining $34,800 ($36,000 - $1,200 = $34,800) ratably over the 
remaining 174 months.
    Example 3. Subsequent change in the characterization of an item. 
The facts are the same as in Example 2 except that Corporation X 
determines in 2013 that Corporation X incurred $10,000 for an 
additional organizational expenditure erroneously deducted in 2011 
under section 162 as a business expense. Under paragraph (c) of this 
section, Corporation X is deemed to have elected to amortize 
organizational expenditures under section 248(a) in 2011, including 
the additional $10,000 of organizational expenditures. Corporation X 
is using an impermissible method of accounting for the additional 
$10,000 of organizational expenditures and must change its method

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under Sec.  1.446-1(e) and the applicable general administrative 
procedures in effect in 2013.
    Example 4. Subsequent redetermination of year in which business 
begins. The facts are the same as in Example 2 except that, in 2012, 
Corporation X deducted the organizational expenditures allocable to 
January through December of 2012 ($36,000/180 x 12 = $2,400). In 
addition, in 2013 it is determined that Corporation X actually began 
business in 2012. Under paragraph (c) of this section, Corporation X 
is deemed to have elected to amortize organizational expenditures 
under section 248(a) in 2012. Corporation X impermissibly deducted 
organizational expenditures in 2011, and incorrectly determined the 
amount of organizational expenditures deducted in 2012. Therefore, 
Corporation X is using an impermissible method of accounting for the 
organizational expenditures and must change its method under Sec.  
1.446-1(e) and the applicable general administrative procedures in 
effect in 2013.
    Example 5. Expenditures of more than $50,000 but less than or 
equal to $55,000. The facts are the same as in Example 1 except that 
Corporation X incurs organizational expenditures of $54,500. Under 
paragraph (c) of this section, Corporation X is deemed to have 
elected to amortize organizational expenditures under section 248(a) 
in 2011. Therefore, Corporation X may deduct $500 ($5,000 - $4,500) 
and the portion of the remaining $54,000 that is allocable to July 
through December of 2011 ($54,000/180 x 6 = $1,800) in 2011, the 
taxable year in which Corporation X begins business. Corporation X 
may amortize the remaining $52,200 ($54,000 - $1,800 = $52,200) 
ratably over the remaining 174 months.
    Example 6. Expenditures of more than $55,000. The facts are the 
same as in Example 1 except that Corporation X incurs organizational 
expenditures of $450,000. Under paragraph (c) of this section, 
Corporation X is deemed to have elected to amortize organizational 
expenditures under section 248(a) in 2011. Therefore, Corporation X 
may deduct the amounts allocable to July through December of 2011 
($450,000/180 x 6 = $15,000) in 2011, the taxable year in which 
Corporation X begins business. Corporation X may amortize the 
remaining $435,000 ($450,000 - $15,000 = $435,000) ratably over the 
remaining 174 months.

    (f) Effective/applicability date. This section applies to 
organizational expenditures paid or incurred after August 16, 2011. 
However, taxpayers may apply all the provisions of this section to 
organizational expenditures paid or incurred after October 22, 2004, 
provided that the period of limitations on assessment of tax for the 
year the election under paragraph (c) of this section is deemed made 
has not expired. For organizational expenditures paid or incurred on or 
before September 8, 2008, taxpayers may instead apply Sec.  1.248-1, as 
in effect prior to that date (Sec.  1.248-1 as contained in 26 CFR part 
1 edition revised as of April 1, 2008).


Sec.  1.248-1T   [Removed]

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Par. 5. Section 1.248-1T is removed.

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Par. 6. Section 1.709-1 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  1.709-1  Treatment of organization and syndication costs.

* * * * *
    (b) Election to amortize organizational expenses--(1) In general. 
Under section 709(b), a partnership may elect to amortize 
organizational expenses as defined in section 709(b)(3) and Sec.  
1.709-2(a). In the taxable year in which a partnership begins business, 
an electing partnership may deduct an amount equal to the lesser of the 
amount of the organizational expenses of the partnership, or $5,000 
(reduced (but not below zero) by the amount by which the organizational 
expenses exceed $50,000). The remainder of the organizational expenses 
is deductible ratably over the 180-month period beginning with the 
month in which the partnership begins business. All organizational 
expenses of the partnership are considered in determining whether the 
organizational expenses exceed $50,000, including expenses incurred on 
or before October 22, 2004.
    (2) Time and manner of making election. A partnership is deemed to 
have made an election under section 709(b) to amortize organizational 
expenses as defined in section 709(b)(3) and Sec.  1.709-2(a) for the 
taxable year in which the partnership begins business. A partnership 
may choose to forgo the deemed election by affirmatively electing to 
capitalize its organizational expenses on a timely filed Federal income 
tax return (including extensions) for the taxable year in which the 
partnership begins business. The election either to amortize 
organizational expenses under section 709(b) or to capitalize 
organizational expenses is irrevocable and applies to all 
organizational expenses of the partnership. A change in the 
characterization of an item as an organizational expense is a change in 
method of accounting to which sections 446 and 481(a) apply if the 
partnership treated the item consistently for two or more taxable 
years. A change in the determination of the taxable year in which the 
partnership begins business also is treated as a change in method of 
accounting if the partnership amortized organizational expenses for two 
or more taxable years.
    (3) Liquidation of partnership. If there is a winding up and 
complete liquidation of the partnership prior to the end of the 
amortization period, the unamortized amount of organizational expenses 
is a partnership deduction in its final taxable year to the extent 
provided under section 165 (relating to losses). However, there is no 
partnership deduction with respect to its capitalized syndication 
expenses.
    (4) Examples. The following examples illustrate the application of 
this section:
    Example 1. Expenditures of $5,000 or less. Partnership X, a 
calendar year taxpayer, incurs $3,000 of organizational expenses 
after October 22, 2004, and begins business on July 1, 2011. Under 
paragraph (b)(2) of this section, Partnership X is deemed to have 
elected to amortize organizational expenses under section 709(b) in 
2011. Therefore, Partnership X may deduct the entire amount of the 
organizational expenses in 2011, the taxable year in which 
Partnership X begins business.
    Example 2. Expenditures of more than $5,000 but less than or 
equal to $50,000. The facts are the same as in Example 1 except that 
Partnership X incurs organizational expenses of $41,000. Under 
paragraph (b)(2) of this section, Partnership X is deemed to have 
elected to amortize organizational expenses under section 709(b) in 
2011. Therefore, Partnership X may deduct $5,000 and the portion of 
the remaining $36,000 that is allocable to July through December of 
2011 ($36,000/180 x 6 = $1,200) in 2011, the taxable year in which 
Partnership X begins business. Corporation X may amortize the 
remaining $34,800 ($36,000-$1,200 = $34,800) ratably over the 
remaining 174 months.
    Example 3. Subsequent change in the characterization of an item. 
The facts are the same as in Example 2 except that Partnership X 
realizes in 2013 that Partnership X incurred $10,000 for an 
additional organizational expense erroneously deducted in 2011 under 
section 162 as a business expense. Under paragraph (b)(2) of this 
section, Partnership X is deemed to have elected to amortize 
organizational expenses under section 709(b) in 2011, including the 
additional $10,000 of organizational expenses. Partnership X is 
using an impermissible method of accounting for the additional 
$10,000 of organizational expenses and must change its method under 
Sec.  1.446-1(e) and the applicable general administrative 
procedures in effect in 2013.
    Example 4. Subsequent redetermination of year in which business 
begins. The facts are the same as in Example 2 except that, in 2012, 
Partnership X deducted the organizational expenses allocable to 
January through December of 2012 ($36,000/180 x 12 = $2,400). In 
addition, in 2013 it is determined that Partnership X actually began 
business in 2012. Under paragraph (b)(2) of this section, 
Partnership X is deemed to have elected to amortize organizational 
expenses under section 709(b) in 2012. Partnership X impermissibly 
deducted organizational expenses in 2011, and incorrectly determined 
the amount of organizational expenses deducted in 2012. Therefore, 
Partnership X is using an impermissible method of accounting

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for the organizational expenses and must change its method under 
Sec.  1.446-1(e) and the applicable general administrative 
procedures in effect in 2013.
    Example 5. Expenditures of more than $50,000 but less than or 
equal to $55,000. The facts are the same as in Example 1 except that 
Partnership X incurs organizational expenses of $54,500. Under 
paragraph (b)(2) of this section, Partnership X is deemed to have 
elected to amortize organizational expenses under section 709(b) in 
2011. Therefore, Partnership X may deduct $500 ($5,000-$4,500) and 
the portion of the remaining $54,000 that is allocable to July 
through December of 2011 ($54,000/180 x 6 = $1,800) in 2011, the 
taxable year in which Partnership X begins business. Corporation X 
may amortize the remaining $52,200 ($54,000-$1,800 = $52,200) 
ratably over the remaining 174 months.
    Example 6. Expenditures of more than $55,000. The facts are the 
same as in Example 1 except that Partnership X incurs organizational 
expenses of $450,000. Under paragraph (b)(2) of this section, 
Partnership X is deemed to have elected to amortize organizational 
expenses under section 709(b) in 2011. Therefore, Partnership X may 
deduct the amounts allocable to July through December of 2011 
($450,000/180 x 6 = $15,000) in 2011, the taxable year in which 
Partnership X begins business. Corporation X may amortize the 
remaining $435,000 ($450,000-$15,000 = $435,000) ratably over the 
remaining 174 months.
    (5) Effective/applicability date. This section applies to 
organizational expenses paid or incurred after August 16, 2011. 
However, taxpayers may apply all the provisions of this section to 
organizational expenses paid or incurred after October 22, 2004, 
provided that the period of limitations on assessment of tax for the 
year the election under paragraph (b)(2) of this section is deemed made 
has not expired. For organizational expenses paid or incurred on or 
before September 8, 2008, taxpayers may instead apply Sec.  1.709-1, as 
in effect prior to that date (Sec.  1.709-1 as contained in 26 CFR part 
1 edition revised as of April 1, 2008).


Sec.  1.709-1T   [Removed]

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Par. 7. Section 1.709-1T is removed.

Steven T. Miller,
Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement.
    Approved: August 9, 2011.
Emily S. McMahon,
Acting Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (Tax Policy).
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