I am preparing 5 years of back taxes starting with 2017. Client sold a rental property in 2017. In service since 2006. Prior tax preparer used an incorrect cost basis. So, depreciation is incorrect. Can I file a 3115 to correct the depreciation for 2017 since the return is being filed 5 years later?
I asked this question on the 3115 facebook page and have not received a credible comment.
I put this question on Compass Tax. I think it was Kathy Morgan who said Yes, you can file a late 3115 on a late filed tax return. The 3115 can be filed with the tax year it was discovered the 3115 needed to used to correct the depreciation.
I am preparing 5 years of back taxes starting with 2017. Client sold a rental property in 2017. In service since 2006. Prior tax preparer used an incorrect cost basis. So, depreciation is incorrect. Can I file a 3115 to correct the depreciation for 2017 since the return is being filed 5 years later?
I asked this question on the 3115 facebook page and have not received a credible comment.
Thanks
Linda A. Wall, EA
Linda - i have the same issue...looking forward to hearing what others think.
Hi,
I put this question on Compass Tax. I think it was Kathy Morgan who said Yes, you can file a late 3115 on a late filed tax return. The 3115 can be filed with the tax year it was discovered the 3115 needed to used to correct the depreciation.
Thanks Linda!