A zero basis in accounts receivable simply means, for tax purposes, that the entire amount of the proceeds collected by the corporation is recognized as income and is subject to income taxes. A zero basis in the stock you receive in exchange for the receivables means you have no equity in the stock.
Accounts receivable are unpaid bills from customers who have purchased goods or services on credit. The government does not levy taxes directly on a company's accounts receivable balance. Those accounts, however, represent revenue to the company, which means they ultimately contribute to the company's profit.
Schedule L must be completed on the Georgia copy of the Federal return even if it is not required for Federal purposes.
AMENDED RETURNS To amend a return, check the amended return block on Form 600. A copy of the Federal Form 1120X or Federal audit adjustments must be attached. Mail the amended return to Georgia Department of Revenue, Processing Center, P.O. Box 740397, Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0397.
A Georgia corporation or a domesticated foreign corporation is liable for net worth tax on 100% of the taxable net worth. For corporations incorporated in states other than Georgia, a ratio is computed using property and gross receipts within Georgia and the total everywhere.
An account receivable is recorded as a debit in the assets section of a balance sheet.
To report accounts receivable effectively on the balance sheet: Break down accounts receivable into categories, such as “trade accounts receivable” and “other receivables.” Clearly indicate the aging of accounts receivable to show how much is current, 30, 60, or 90+ days overdue.
An Accounts Receivable job description typically includes the following tasks and responsibilities: Calculating, recording, inputting or processing financial data. Preparing customer invoices based on accounting procedures. Researching and investigating discrepancies in invoices to determine the accuracy of charges.
Assignment in the context of a receivable means the transfer of rights related to it to another person or entity. For this purpose, an appropriate contract is usually concluded (although this is not a necessary condition).