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Understanding Section 163(j): A Brief Overview of Business Interest Deductions

Nicole Wiriadi, CPA, MST Tax Director   The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) introduced a provision that directly impacted businesses’ ability to deduct interest expenses from their taxable income under Section 163(j) of the Internal Revenue Code. This provision applies to all types of taxpayers, including corporations, partnerships, and individuals, with exceptions. Some of the key provisions of Section 163(j) are as follows: Interest Deductibility Limitation The deduction for business interest expense is generally limited to the sum of 30% of adjusted taxable income (ATI), business interest income, and floor plan financing interest expense. Carryforward of Disallowed
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