Get IRS 1120-H 2022-2024

Form 1120-H is the income tax return for homeowners associations. Compared to Form 1120, this form allows for a more simplified HOA tax filing process. It also allows HOAs to enjoy certain tax benefits that are outlined in Section 528 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The 1120H, U.S. Income Tax return for a Homeowners Association, cannot be electronically filed. It can be generated for paper-filing by creating a corporate return, going to the first Other Forms tab, and selecting the H 1120-H Homeowners Associations screen.

There are some basic requirements to be able to file form 1120-H and these are as follows: Must be residential in nature (85% test) 60% of income must be exempt function. 90% of the expenses must be exempt function (includes reserve expenses)

Generally, an association must file Form 1120-H by the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of its tax year. However, an association with a fiscal year ending June 30 must file by the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of its tax year.

A homeowners association files this form as its income tax return to take advantage of certain tax benefits. These benefits, in effect, allow the association to exclude exempt function income from its gross income.

Form 1120 is used by C corporations while 1120-H is a tax form specifically designed for qualifying HOAs. What makes HOAs unique is the ability to file two different tax returns and the ability to change those forms each year. For that tax year the rules of each of the respective forms will govern the tax criteria.

HOAs have two forms to choose from – 1120 and 1120-H. Form 1120 is used by C corporations while 1120-H is a tax form specifically designed for qualifying HOAs. What makes HOAs unique is the ability to file two different tax returns and the ability to change those forms each year.

Tax rate. The taxable income of a homeowners association that files its tax return on Form 1120-H is taxed at a flat rate of 30% for condominium management associations and residential real estate associations. The tax rate for timeshare associations is 32%. These rates apply to both ordinary income and capital gains.