Instructions For Form 1120-Reit - 2016 (Page 19 of 19) in pdf

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Estimates of Taxpayer Burden. The following tables show burden estimates based on current statutory requirements as of

December 2016, for taxpayers filing 2016 Forms 1065, 1065-B, 1066, 1120, 1120-C, 1120-F, 1120-H, 1120-ND, 1120S, 1120-SF,

1120-FSC, 1120-L, 1120-PC, 1120-REIT, 1120-RIC, 1120-POL, and related attachments. Time spent and out-of-pocket costs are

presented separately. Time burden is broken out by taxpayer activity, with reporting representing the largest component.

Out-of-pocket costs include any expenses incurred by taxpayers to prepare and submit their tax returns. Examples include tax return

preparation and submission fees, postage and photocopying costs, and tax preparation software costs. While these estimates do not

include burden associated with post-filing activities, IRS operational data indicate that electronically prepared and filed returns have

fewer arithmetic errors, implying lower post-filing burden.

Reported time and cost burdens are national averages and do not necessarily reflect a “typical” case. Most taxpayers experience

lower than average burden, with taxpayer burden varying considerably by taxpayer type. For instance, the estimated average time

burden for all taxpayers filing Forms 1065, 1066, or 1120 and related forms is 275 hours, with an average cost of $4,700 per return.

This average includes all associated forms and schedules, across all preparation methods and taxpayer activities.

The average burden for taxpayers filing Forms 1065, 1065-B, 1066, and related attachments is about 388 hours and $13,000; the

average burden for taxpayers filing Form 1120 and associated forms is about 610 hours and $26,233; and the average for Forms

1120-REIT, 1120-RIC, 1120S, and all related attachments is 363 hours and $12,467. Within each of these estimates there is

significant variation in taxpayer activity. Tax preparation fees and other out-of-pocket costs vary extensively depending on the tax

situation of the taxpayer, the type of software or professional preparer used, and the geographic location. Third-party burden hours are

not included in these estimates.

Table 1 – Taxpayer Burden for Entities Taxed As Partnerships

Forms 1065, 1065-B, 1066 and all attachments

Primary Form Filed or Type of Taxpayer

Number of Returns (millions)

Average Time per Taxpayer (hours)

Average Cost per Taxpayer

All Partnerships

3.9

290

$5,700

Small

3.7

270

$4,400

Large*

0.2

610

$29,000

*A large business is defined as one having end-of-year assets greater than $10 million. A large business is defined the same way for partnerships, taxable corporations, and

pass-through corporations. A small business is any business that does not meet the definition of a large business.

Table 2 – Taxpayer Burden for Entities Taxed As Taxable Corporations

Forms 1120, 1120-C, 1120-F, 1120-H, 1120-ND, 1120-SF, 1120-FSC, 1120-L, 1120-PC, 1120-POL and all attachments

Primary Form Filed or Type of Taxpayer

Number of Returns (millions)

Average Time per Taxpayer (hours)

Average Cost per Taxpayer

All Taxable Corporations

2.1

315

$6,300

Small

2.0

280

$4,000

Large*

0.1

1,250

$68,900

*A large business is defined as one having end-of-year assets greater than $10 million. A large business is defined the same way for partnerships, taxable corporations, and

pass-through corporations. A small business is any business that does not meet the definition of a large business.

Table 3 – Taxpayer Burden for Entities Taxed As Pass-Through Corporations

Forms 1120-REIT, 1120-RIC, 1120S and all attachments

Primary Form Filed or Type of Taxpayer

Number of Returns (millions)

Average Time per Taxpayer (hours)

Average Cost per Taxpayer

All Pass-Through Corporations

4.9

245

$3,500

Small

4.8

240

$3,100

Large*

0.1

610

$30,800

*A large business is defined as one having end-of-year assets greater than $10 million. A large business is defined the same way for partnerships, taxable corporations, and

pass-through corporations. A small business is any business that does not meet the definition of a large business.

Comments. If you have comments concerning the accuracy of these time estimates or suggestions for making these forms

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Ave. NW, IR-6526, Washington, DC 20224. Do not send the tax form to this address. Instead, see Where To File, earlier, near the

beginning of the instructions.

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