Instructions for Schedule M-3 (Form 1120-S)
(Rev. December 2019)
1219 Inst 1120-S (Schedule M-3) (PDF) · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States
Sections in this part
- Completing Schedule M-3 (Form 1120-S)
- Future Developments
- General Instructions
- Part I. Financial Information and Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation
- Specific Instructions for Parts II and III
- Reporting Requirements for Parts II and III
- Part II. Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) per Income Statement of the Corporation…
- Part III. Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) per Income Statement of the Corporation…
Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation for S Corporations With Total Assets of $10 Million or More
separate U.S. income tax returns. The consolidated accrual basis financial statements for C and D report total assets at the end of the tax year of $12 million after intercompany eliminations. C reports separate company total year-end assets on its Schedule L of $7 million. D reports separate company total year-end assets on its Schedule L of $6 million. Neither C nor D is required to file Schedule M-3 for the current tax year. C or D may voluntarily file Schedule M-3 for the current tax year. If C or D doesn't file Schedule M-3, it must file Schedule M-1. If C or D files Schedule M-3, it must either: (i) complete Schedule M-3 entirely; or (ii) complete Schedule M-3 through Part I and complete Schedule M-1 instead of completing Parts II and III of Schedule M-3.
Specific Instructions for Part I¶
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