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Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act

USA119th CongressHR-2759| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill modifies the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand an existing exception to the percentage of completion method of accounting for certain construction projects. It redefines the scope of eligible contracts by replacing the term "home construction contract" with the broader " residential construction contract " in relevant tax provisions. This change aims to provide greater accounting flexibility for a wider range of residential building projects, including those like condominiums. For residential construction contracts that do not meet the definition of traditional home construction contracts, the bill adjusts the qualifying criteria by extending a "2-year" period to a " 3-year " period for certain requirements. This modification allows a longer timeframe for these specific projects to qualify for the alternative accounting method. Furthermore, the bill ensures that this expanded exception for residential construction contracts is also applied when calculating the alternative minimum tax , and its provisions will apply to contracts entered into after the date of enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4061
Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4280
Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1687
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4061
    Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4280
    Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act


  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • May 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1687
    Introduced in Senate

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-1687: Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act

Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act

USA119th CongressHR-2759| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
This bill modifies the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand an existing exception to the percentage of completion method of accounting for certain construction projects. It redefines the scope of eligible contracts by replacing the term "home construction contract" with the broader " residential construction contract " in relevant tax provisions. This change aims to provide greater accounting flexibility for a wider range of residential building projects, including those like condominiums. For residential construction contracts that do not meet the definition of traditional home construction contracts, the bill adjusts the qualifying criteria by extending a "2-year" period to a " 3-year " period for certain requirements. This modification allows a longer timeframe for these specific projects to qualify for the alternative accounting method. Furthermore, the bill ensures that this expanded exception for residential construction contracts is also applied when calculating the alternative minimum tax , and its provisions will apply to contracts entered into after the date of enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4061
Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4280
Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1687
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4061
    Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4280
    Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act


  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • May 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1687
    Introduced in Senate
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-1687: Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted