ETAX Corporation Income and Deductions R17-180X

Provide the tax treatment for organizational expenditures.

  • The expense must be incurred before the end of the first tax year.
  • One-time deduction of up to $5,000 allowed in the first year.
  • If total organizational expenses exceeds $50,000, the $5,000 is phased-out $1 for $1.
  • Amount not deducted in year 1, is amortized over 180 months.
  • Syndication expenses (stock issuance fees) are not included.