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Typically, corporations are required to complete a more complex, five-page tax return when reporting their annual earnings to the IRS (i. e. , Form 1120,  \nU.S. Corporation Income Tax Return, or 1120S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation) . This article will describe the benefits of and qualifications for using the special form for homeowners associations (HOAs), how to make the election to use it, and the information reported on Form 1120-H.  \nFall 2018 / NATP TAXPRO Journal  \n31  \nWhat is an HOA?  \nThere are three types of HOAs eligible to use Form 1120-H. All three types are organized and operated to acquire, build, manage, maintain and care for property. The first type is condominium management associations, which engage in these activities for a condominium project with substantially all the units as homes for individuals. The second type is residential real estate management associations. They are involved in these endeavors for a subdivision, development or similar area where substantially all the lots or buildings are homes for individuals. The third and final type is timeshare associations. Timeshares have members who hold timeshare rights to use the association’s property or who hold a timeshare ownership interest in the corporation’s real property.  \nNote: Reg. §1.528-4 defines substantially all as 90% of net assets or 70% of gross assets. Some legal firms suggest 85% meets the substantially-all test. Courts have applied a facts-and-circumstances test that focuses on operating assets.  \nWhat are the benefits and  \ndisadvantages of using Form 1120-H?  \nMany HOAs operate as non-profit organizations, yet, regardless of their profit status, they are considered corporations for federal income tax purposes. This requires them to use Form 1120, unless they elect to use the shorter Form 1120-H, which allows HOAs to exclude their main function’s income from gross income and focus their annual reporting on other  \nincome earned and expenses related to that other income. Examples include interest, capital gains, rents, supplies, taxes or licenses. Another benefit is HOAs are not subject to alternative minimum tax when choosing Form 1120-H; therefore, filing this form may result in lower taxation than Form 1120. One obvious advantage to using this one-page form is that it’s easier and less time-consuming to complete. As such, tax preparers can provide services to these clients at a lower cost than to other corporations. Additionally, Form 1120-H does not require a balance sheet and gives HOAs a $100 standard deduction.  \nA disadvantage of using Form 1120-H is the tax rate. If there is any taxable income, condominium and real estate management associations pay a flat 30% tax rate and timeshare associations pay a 32% tax. These rates apply to both ordinary income and capital gains. Conversely, corporations reporting income on Form 1120 are subject to a 21% tax rate. HOAs that offer services to their tenants and have greater taxable income may find Form 1120 a better option, but for many HOAs, this higher tax rate does not impede them from using 1120-H. For example, an association that keeps its sinking funds in interest-bearing accounts may have $400 in taxable interest and, after the $100 standard deduction, will owe $90 in taxes versus $84 if filing Form 1120. Yet, if it uses Form 1120-H, the savings gained in tax preparation fees more than compensatesthe client when compared to the cost of preparing Form 1120. Furthermore, some say the audit potential for Form 1120-H is much lower than Form 1120.  \nAnother drawback to Form 1120-H is that HOAs cannot claim a net operating loss (NOL) nor can they carry a previous year’s loss to this form. However, the IR","cbCaifVbuCVrEf8W","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifVbuCVrEf8W","pdf",4906200,6,"English","# What is an HOA?\n## Types of HOAs eligible for Form 1120-H\n# Benefits and disadvantages of using Form 1120-H\n## Tax rates and deductions\n## Limitations and election flexibility\n# What is (and is not) function income?\n## Qualifying income sources under §528\n# Do all HOAs qualify?\n## Eligibility and exclusions","[{\"question\":\"Which types of HOAs are eligible to use Form 1120-H?\",\"answer\":\"Three types qualify: condominium management associations, residential real estate management associations, and timeshare associations. 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