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taxmap/instr/i1040sf-007.htm#TXMP6cc94c55 Part III. Farm Income—Accrual Method

If you use an accrual method, report farm income when you earn it, not when you receive it. Generally, you must include animals and crops in your inventory if you use this method. See Pub. 225 for exceptions, inventory methods, how to change methods of accounting, and for rules that require certain costs to be capitalized or included in inventory.

taxmap/instr/i1040sf-007.htm#TXMP346aa17f Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

If you were a debtor in a chapter 11 bankruptcy case during 2006, see page 22 of the instructions for Form 1040 and page SE-2 of the instructions for Schedule SE (Form 1040).

taxmap/instr/i1040sf-007.htm#TXMP2cce6d91 Lines 39a Through 41c

See the instructions for lines 5a through 7c that begin on page F-2.

taxmap/instr/i1040sf-007.htm#TXMP31140e01 Line 44

See the instructions for line 10 on page F-3.

taxmap/instr/i1040sf-007.htm#TXMP64e18aa4 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice.

We ask for the information on this form to carry out the Internal Revenue laws of the United States. You are required to give us the information. We need it to ensure that you are complying with these laws and to allow us to figure and collect the right amount of tax.

You are not required to provide the information requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a form or its instructions must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax returns and return information are confidential, as required by section 6103.

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If you have comments concerning the accuracy of these time estimates or suggestions for making this form simpler, we would be happy to hear from you. See the instructions for the tax return with which this form is filed.

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