IRS to restore sequestered funds (AMT only) this fiscal year to businesses affected by OMB determination

IR-2020-12, January 16, 2020

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today announced it will return sequestered funds to businesses that were affected by a recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) determination regarding the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.

The IRS will restore any amounts sequestered since 2013 under section 168(k)(4). OMB determined that the refundable corporate minimum tax credit claimed under sections 53 and 168(k)(4) of title 26, U.S. Code as in effect for taxable years beginning before Jan. 1, 2018, is not subject to sequestration.

The IRS has a complete list of all taxpayers affected so taxpayers do not need to take any action. Funds and applicable interest will be sent out during fiscal year 2020. Less than 1,000 businesses were affected by the OMB determination. Funds due a company will be used to offset current tax liabilities first.

Formerly, refund payments issued to, and credit elect and refund offset transactions for, corporations claiming refundable minimum tax credits for prior year alternative minimum tax liability were subject to sequestration. The OMB determination corrects and reverses the previous determination.

Additional information will be shared regarding the timing and process for these reimbursements when it is available.

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