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rowe
Aug 5, 2007, 05:44 AM
Hello All,

I would like to ask about the similarities and differences between GAAP accounting and income tax accounting. I hope that someone can help me. Thanks:)

CliffARobinson
Mar 8, 2012, 04:51 PM
When using the tax basis of accounting, as an example, depreciation will follow tax rules instead of GAAP. Same with inventory.

Reference & more information (http://www.lindakeithcpa.com/ask-linda/gaap-vs-tax-basis.htm)