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Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act

12/31/2022, 4:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4061

Bill 117 HR 4061, also known as the Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to the accounting practices of condominium construction projects.

The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in the financial reporting of condominium construction projects by requiring developers to provide more detailed and accurate information to buyers and homeowners associations. This includes requiring developers to disclose the actual costs of construction, as well as any potential liabilities or risks associated with the project.

Additionally, the bill seeks to protect buyers and homeowners associations from financial harm by requiring developers to set aside funds for potential construction defects or other issues that may arise after the project is completed. This would help ensure that buyers are not left with unexpected costs or liabilities due to poor construction practices. Overall, the Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act is designed to promote fairness and accountability in the construction of condominium projects, and to protect the interests of buyers and homeowners associations. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may be subject to amendments or changes before it is passed into law.

Congressional Summary of HR 4061

Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act

This bill exempts certain residential construction contracts from the requirement to use the percentage of completion method of accounting. The percentage of completion method is a tax accounting method in which the revenues and expenses of long-term contracts are recognized as a percentage of the work completed in a particular period.

Current Status of Bill HR 4061

Bill HR 4061 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2021. Bill HR 4061 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2021.  Bill HR 4061's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 22, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4061

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4061

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Accounting and auditing
- Contracts and agency
- Housing industry and standards
- Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4061

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exception to percentage of completion method of accounting for certain residential construction contracts.
Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act
Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act

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