CLFP EXAM - Classification & Terminology in Leasing
Helps avoid tax abuse by defining what is not a lease for tax purposes. What is significant about IRS Revenue Ruling 55-540? Per IRS Revenue Ruling 55-540, what are the rules that if present prevent a transaction from being a lease for tax purposes? 1). Any portion of the periodic payment is equity, 2.) lessee automatically acquires title upon making scheduled payments 3.) the total amount, which a lessee is required to be paid is an inordinately large portion of the total sum to buy the equipment, 4.) Nominal purchase option 5.) some portion of the payment is designated interest What are the tax benefits of a lease for the LESSOR? 1.) all rental streams would be taken into income, 2.) tax credits 3.) Allowable depreciations
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