AICPA CPA-Regulation Exam - Topic 1 Question 53 Discussion

Actual exam question for AICPA's CPA-Regulation exam

Question #: 53
Topic #: 1

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The uniform capitalization method must be used by:

I Manufacturers of tangible personal property.

II Retailers of personal property with $2 million dollars in average annual gross receipts for the 3 preceding years.

AI only.

BII only.

CBoth I and II

DNeither I nor II

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Suggested Answer: A

Choice 'a' is correct. I only.

Rule: The uniform capitalization rules apply to the following:

1. Real or tangible personal property produced by the taxpayer for use in a trade or business.

2. Real or tangible personal property produced by the taxpayer for sale to customers.

3. Real or personal property acquired by the taxpayer for resale.

4. However, the uniform capitalization rules do not apply to property acquired for resale if the taxpayer's annual gross receipts for the preceding three tax years do not exceed $10,000,000 (not $2 million).

by Valentine at Aug 04, 2022, 10:02 AM

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Fausto

4 months ago

Totally agree, both categories apply!

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Brigette

4 months ago

Wait, are you sure about the $2 million threshold?

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Laquanda

4 months ago

Both I and II seem correct to me.

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Elke

4 months ago

I think retailers with $2 million also have to follow this.

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Alyce

4 months ago

Manufacturers of tangible personal property definitely need to use it.

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Daniela

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards option C because I recall both groups needing to follow the uniform capitalization rules, but I could be wrong.

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Margarita

5 months ago

I’m a bit uncertain about the $2 million threshold for retailers. Does that mean all retailers below that amount don’t have to use the method?

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Cristal

5 months ago

I think I practiced a question similar to this, and it mentioned that retailers with certain gross receipts also have to use it.

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Paulina

5 months ago

I remember something about manufacturers needing to use the uniform capitalization method, but I’m not sure if it applies to retailers too.

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5 months ago

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